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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,712.30, 31,068.45 and 14,880.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,712.30, 31,068.45 and 14,880.30 is: 22,320.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,712.30 : 31,068.45 = 14,880.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,712.30/31,068.45 = 14,880.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,712.30x = 31,068.45 × 14,880.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,712.30x = 462,307,856.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,307,856.54/20,712.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,320.45

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