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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,386.83, 28,120.87 and 14,729.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,386.83, 28,120.87 and 14,729.89 is: 20,317.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,386.83 : 28,120.87 = 14,729.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,386.83/28,120.87 = 14,729.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,386.83x = 28,120.87 × 14,729.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,386.83x = 414,217,248.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,217,248.15/20,386.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,317.89

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