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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,989.14, 31,483.67 and 14,395.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,989.14, 31,483.67 and 14,395.33 is: 21,592.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,989.14 : 31,483.67 = 14,395.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,989.14/31,483.67 = 14,395.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,989.14x = 31,483.67 × 14,395.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,989.14x = 453,217,747.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,217,747.28/20,989.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,592.97

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