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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,483.44, 30,675.88 and 13,889.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,483.44, 30,675.88 and 13,889.64 is: 20,801.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,483.44 : 30,675.88 = 13,889.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,483.44/30,675.88 = 13,889.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,483.44x = 30,675.88 × 13,889.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,483.44x = 426,076,929.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,076,929.88/20,483.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,801.04

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