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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,993.96, 31,490.90 and 14,400.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,993.96, 31,490.90 and 14,400.18 is: 21,600.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,993.96 : 31,490.90 = 14,400.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,993.96/31,490.90 = 14,400.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,993.96x = 31,490.90 × 14,400.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,993.96x = 453,474,628.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,474,628.36/20,993.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,600.24

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