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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,714.24, 31,059.36 and 14,148.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,714.24, 31,059.36 and 14,148.36 is: 21,214.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,714.24 : 31,059.36 = 14,148.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,714.24/31,059.36 = 14,148.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,714.24x = 31,059.36 × 14,148.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,714.24x = 439,439,006.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,439,006.65/20,714.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,214.34

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