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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,682.89, 31,012.56 and 14,117.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,682.89, 31,012.56 and 14,117.03 is: 21,167.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,682.89 : 31,012.56 = 14,117.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,682.89/31,012.56 = 14,117.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,682.89x = 31,012.56 × 14,117.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,682.89x = 437,805,239.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,805,239.90/20,682.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,167.51

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