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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,973.02, 31,459.50 and 14,379.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,973.02, 31,459.50 and 14,379.22 is: 21,568.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,973.02 : 31,459.50 = 14,379.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,973.02/31,459.50 = 14,379.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,973.02x = 31,459.50 × 14,379.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,973.02x = 452,362,992.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,362,992.94/20,973.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,568.80

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