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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,957.40, 31,403.70 and 14,023.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,957.40, 31,403.70 and 14,023.80 is: 21,014.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,957.40 : 31,403.70 = 14,023.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,957.40/31,403.70 = 14,023.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,957.40x = 31,403.70 × 14,023.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,957.40x = 440,399,208.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,399,208.06/20,957.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,014.02

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