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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,673.66, 30,985.88 and 14,399.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,673.66, 30,985.88 and 14,399.70 is: 21,582.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,673.66 : 30,985.88 = 14,399.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,673.66/30,985.88 = 14,399.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,673.66x = 30,985.88 × 14,399.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,673.66x = 446,187,376.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,187,376.24/20,673.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,582.41

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