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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,988.71, 31,483.03 and 14,394.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,988.71, 31,483.03 and 14,394.91 is: 21,592.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,988.71 : 31,483.03 = 14,394.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,988.71/31,483.03 = 14,394.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,988.71x = 31,483.03 × 14,394.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,988.71x = 453,195,153.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,195,153.99/20,988.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,592.33

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