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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,984.90, 31,465.83 and 14,412.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,984.90, 31,465.83 and 14,412.74 is: 21,611.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,984.90 : 31,465.83 = 14,412.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,984.90/31,465.83 = 14,412.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,984.90x = 31,465.83 × 14,412.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,984.90x = 453,508,826.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,508,826.67/20,984.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,611.20

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