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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,709.18, 30,995.46 and 14,693.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,709.18, 30,995.46 and 14,693.76 is: 21,992.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,709.18 : 30,995.46 = 14,693.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,709.18/30,995.46 = 14,693.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,709.18x = 30,995.46 × 14,693.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,709.18x = 455,439,850.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,439,850.33/20,709.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,992.17

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