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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,917.67, 31,376.54 and 14,705.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,917.67, 31,376.54 and 14,705.43 is: 22,058.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,917.67 : 31,376.54 = 14,705.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,917.67/31,376.54 = 14,705.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,917.67x = 31,376.54 × 14,705.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,917.67x = 461,405,439.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,405,439.09/20,917.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,058.17

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