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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,268.48, 30,448.84 and 14,663.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,268.48, 30,448.84 and 14,663.44 is: 22,028.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,268.48 : 30,448.84 = 14,663.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,268.48/30,448.84 = 14,663.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,268.48x = 30,448.84 × 14,663.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,268.48x = 446,484,738.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,484,738.41/20,268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,028.53

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