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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,708.22, 31,050.36 and 14,142.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,708.22, 31,050.36 and 14,142.36 is: 21,205.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,708.22 : 31,050.36 = 14,142.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,708.22/31,050.36 = 14,142.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,708.22x = 31,050.36 × 14,142.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,708.22x = 439,125,369.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,125,369.25/20,708.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,205.37

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