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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,493.60, 30,772.80 and 14,985.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,493.60, 30,772.80 and 14,985.60 is: 22,502.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,493.60 : 30,772.80 = 14,985.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,493.60/30,772.80 = 14,985.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,493.60x = 30,772.80 × 14,985.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,493.60x = 461,148,871.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,148,871.68/20,493.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,502.09

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