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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,668.28, 30,977.80 and 14,394.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,668.28, 30,977.80 and 14,394.31 is: 21,574.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,668.28 : 30,977.80 = 14,394.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,668.28/30,977.80 = 14,394.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,668.28x = 30,977.80 × 14,394.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,668.28x = 445,903,942.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,903,942.89/20,668.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,574.32

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