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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,707.40, 31,061.10 and 14,097.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,707.40, 31,061.10 and 14,097.80 is: 21,146.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,707.40 : 31,061.10 = 14,097.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,707.40/31,061.10 = 14,097.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,707.40x = 31,061.10 × 14,097.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,707.40x = 437,893,175.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,893,175.58/20,707.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,146.70

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