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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,673.16, 30,985.13 and 14,399.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,673.16, 30,985.13 and 14,399.20 is: 21,581.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,673.16 : 30,985.13 = 14,399.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,673.16/30,985.13 = 14,399.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,673.16x = 30,985.13 × 14,399.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,673.16x = 446,161,032.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,161,032.52/20,673.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,581.66

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