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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,992.51, 31,488.72 and 14,398.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,992.51, 31,488.72 and 14,398.70 is: 21,598.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,992.51 : 31,488.72 = 14,398.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,992.51/31,488.72 = 14,398.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,992.51x = 31,488.72 × 14,398.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,992.51x = 453,396,632.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,396,632.66/20,992.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,598.02

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