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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,675.58, 30,988.76 and 14,401.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,675.58, 30,988.76 and 14,401.62 is: 21,585.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,675.58 : 30,988.76 = 14,401.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,675.58/30,988.76 = 14,401.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,675.58x = 30,988.76 × 14,401.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,675.58x = 446,288,273.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,288,273.78/20,675.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,585.28

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