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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,683.89, 31,014.06 and 14,118.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,683.89, 31,014.06 and 14,118.03 is: 21,169.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,683.89 : 31,014.06 = 14,118.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,683.89/31,014.06 = 14,118.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,683.89x = 31,014.06 × 14,118.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,683.89x = 437,857,429.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,857,429.50/20,683.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,169.01

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