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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,689.56, 30,979.26 and 14,128.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,689.56, 30,979.26 and 14,128.56 is: 21,155.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,689.56 : 30,979.26 = 14,128.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,689.56/30,979.26 = 14,128.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,689.56x = 30,979.26 × 14,128.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,689.56x = 437,692,333.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,692,333.67/20,689.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,155.23

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