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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,918.42, 31,377.71 and 14,706.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,918.42, 31,377.71 and 14,706.24 is: 22,059.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,918.42 : 31,377.71 = 14,706.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,918.42/31,377.71 = 14,706.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,918.42x = 31,377.71 × 14,706.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,918.42x = 461,448,133.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,448,133.91/20,918.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,059.42

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