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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,683.80, 30,952.80 and 14,122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,683.80, 30,952.80 and 14,122.80 is: 21,134.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,683.80 : 30,952.80 = 14,122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,683.80/30,952.80 = 14,122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,683.80x = 30,952.80 × 14,122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,683.80x = 437,140,203.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,140,203.84/20,683.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,134.42

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