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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,919.42, 31,379.21 and 14,707.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,919.42, 31,379.21 and 14,707.24 is: 22,060.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,919.42 : 31,379.21 = 14,707.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,919.42/31,379.21 = 14,707.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,919.42x = 31,379.21 × 14,707.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,919.42x = 461,501,572.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,501,572.48/20,919.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,060.92

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