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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,957.39, 31,416.55 and 14,386.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,957.39, 31,416.55 and 14,386.67 is: 21,566.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,957.39 : 31,416.55 = 14,386.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,957.39/31,416.55 = 14,386.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,957.39x = 31,416.55 × 14,386.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,957.39x = 451,979,537.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,979,537.39/20,957.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,566.59

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