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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,966.61, 31,449.92 and 14,372.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,966.61, 31,449.92 and 14,372.81 is: 21,559.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,966.61 : 31,449.92 = 14,372.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,966.61/31,449.92 = 14,372.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,966.61x = 31,449.92 × 14,372.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,966.61x = 452,023,694.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,023,694.35/20,966.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,559.21

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