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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,967.58, 31,451.36 and 14,373.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,967.58, 31,451.36 and 14,373.77 is: 21,560.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,967.58 : 31,451.36 = 14,373.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,967.58/31,451.36 = 14,373.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,967.58x = 31,451.36 × 14,373.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,967.58x = 452,074,621.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,074,621.59/20,967.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,560.65

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