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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,807.36, 31,193.76 and 14,549.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,807.36, 31,193.76 and 14,549.48 is: 21,812.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,807.36 : 31,193.76 = 14,549.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,807.36/31,193.76 = 14,549.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,807.36x = 31,193.76 × 14,549.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,807.36x = 453,852,987.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,852,987.24/20,807.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,812.14

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