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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,970.93, 31,456.40 and 14,377.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,970.93, 31,456.40 and 14,377.13 is: 21,565.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,970.93 : 31,456.40 = 14,377.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,970.93/31,456.40 = 14,377.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,970.93x = 31,456.40 × 14,377.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,970.93x = 452,252,522.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,252,522.96/20,970.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,565.69

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