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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,780.80, 31,098.30 and 14,219.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,780.80, 31,098.30 and 14,219.80 is: 21,279.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,780.80 : 31,098.30 = 14,219.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,780.80/31,098.30 = 14,219.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,780.80x = 31,098.30 × 14,219.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,780.80x = 442,211,606.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,211,606.34/20,780.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,279.82

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