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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,711.70, 31,067.55 and 14,879.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,711.70, 31,067.55 and 14,879.70 is: 22,319.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,711.70 : 31,067.55 = 14,879.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,711.70/31,067.55 = 14,879.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,711.70x = 31,067.55 × 14,879.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,711.70x = 462,275,823.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,275,823.74/20,711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,319.55

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