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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,984.40, 31,465.08 and 14,412.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,984.40, 31,465.08 and 14,412.24 is: 21,610.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,984.40 : 31,465.08 = 14,412.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,984.40/31,465.08 = 14,412.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,984.40x = 31,465.08 × 14,412.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,984.40x = 453,482,284.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,482,284.58/20,984.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,610.45

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