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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,975.90, 31,463.81 and 14,382.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,975.90, 31,463.81 and 14,382.09 is: 21,573.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,975.90 : 31,463.81 = 14,382.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,975.90/31,463.81 = 14,382.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,975.90x = 31,463.81 × 14,382.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,975.90x = 452,515,347.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,515,347.16/20,975.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,573.11

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