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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,725.40, 31,088.10 and 14,936.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,725.40, 31,088.10 and 14,936.60 is: 22,404.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,725.40 : 31,088.10 = 14,936.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,725.40/31,088.10 = 14,936.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,725.40x = 31,088.10 × 14,936.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,725.40x = 464,350,514.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,350,514.46/20,725.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,404.90

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