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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,048.82, 30,083.60 and 14,547.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,048.82, 30,083.60 and 14,547.52 is: 21,828.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,048.82 : 30,083.60 = 14,547.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,048.82/30,083.60 = 14,547.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,048.82x = 30,083.60 × 14,547.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,048.82x = 437,641,772.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,641,772.67/20,048.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,828.80

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