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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,744.13, 31,091.07 and 14,888.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,744.13, 31,091.07 and 14,888.64 is: 22,314.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,744.13 : 31,091.07 = 14,888.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,744.13/31,091.07 = 14,888.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,744.13x = 31,091.07 × 14,888.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,744.13x = 462,903,748.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,903,748.44/20,744.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,314.93

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