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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,717.24, 31,063.86 and 14,151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,717.24, 31,063.86 and 14,151.36 is: 21,218.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,717.24 : 31,063.86 = 14,151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,717.24/31,063.86 = 14,151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,717.24x = 31,063.86 × 14,151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,717.24x = 439,595,865.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,595,865.85/20,717.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,218.84

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