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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,686.06, 30,974.01 and 14,125.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,686.06, 30,974.01 and 14,125.06 is: 21,149.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,686.06 : 30,974.01 = 14,125.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,686.06/30,974.01 = 14,125.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,686.06x = 30,974.01 × 14,125.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,686.06x = 437,509,749.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,509,749.69/20,686.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,149.98

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