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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,859.06, 31,262.35 and 14,904.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,859.06, 31,262.35 and 14,904.98 is: 22,338.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,859.06 : 31,262.35 = 14,904.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,859.06/31,262.35 = 14,904.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,859.06x = 31,262.35 × 14,904.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,859.06x = 465,964,701.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,964,701.50/20,859.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,338.72

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