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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,987.40, 31,469.58 and 14,415.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,987.40, 31,469.58 and 14,415.24 is: 21,614.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,987.40 : 31,469.58 = 14,415.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,987.40/31,469.58 = 14,415.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,987.40x = 31,469.58 × 14,415.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,987.40x = 453,641,548.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,641,548.40/20,987.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,614.95

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