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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,971.19, 31,487.76 and 13,994.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,971.19, 31,487.76 and 13,994.66 is: 21,012.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,971.19 : 31,487.76 = 13,994.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,971.19/31,487.76 = 13,994.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,971.19x = 31,487.76 × 13,994.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,971.19x = 440,660,495.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,660,495.36/20,971.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,012.66

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