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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,469.44, 28,217.76 and 14,482.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,469.44, 28,217.76 and 14,482.64 is: 19,964.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,469.44 : 28,217.76 = 14,482.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,469.44/28,217.76 = 14,482.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,469.44x = 28,217.76 × 14,482.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,469.44x = 408,667,659.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,667,659.69/20,469.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,964.77

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