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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,757.54, 31,124.70 and 14,191.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,757.54, 31,124.70 and 14,191.68 is: 21,279.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,757.54 : 31,124.70 = 14,191.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,757.54/31,124.70 = 14,191.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,757.54x = 31,124.70 × 14,191.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,757.54x = 441,711,782.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,711,782.50/20,757.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,279.58

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