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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,744.20, 31,067.70 and 14,134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,744.20, 31,067.70 and 14,134.60 is: 21,168.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,744.20 : 31,067.70 = 14,134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,744.20/31,067.70 = 14,134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,744.20x = 31,067.70 × 14,134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,744.20x = 439,129,512.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,129,512.42/20,744.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,168.79

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