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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,767.22, 31,138.86 and 14,201.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,767.22, 31,138.86 and 14,201.36 is: 21,293.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,767.22 : 31,138.86 = 14,201.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,767.22/31,138.86 = 14,201.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,767.22x = 31,138.86 × 14,201.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,767.22x = 442,214,160.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,214,160.85/20,767.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,293.85

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