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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,729.80, 31,094.70 and 14,897.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,729.80, 31,094.70 and 14,897.80 is: 22,346.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,729.80 : 31,094.70 = 14,897.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,729.80/31,094.70 = 14,897.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,729.80x = 31,094.70 × 14,897.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,729.80x = 463,242,621.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,242,621.66/20,729.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,346.70

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