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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,674.84, 30,987.62 and 14,400.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,674.84, 30,987.62 and 14,400.86 is: 21,584.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,674.84 : 30,987.62 = 14,400.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,674.84/30,987.62 = 14,400.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,674.84x = 30,987.62 × 14,400.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,674.84x = 446,248,377.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,248,377.35/20,674.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,584.13

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