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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,997.90, 31,476.78 and 14,772.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,997.90, 31,476.78 and 14,772.24 is: 22,144.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,997.90 : 31,476.78 = 14,772.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,997.90/31,476.78 = 14,772.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,997.90x = 31,476.78 × 14,772.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,997.90x = 464,982,548.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,982,548.59/20,997.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,144.24

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