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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,502.99, 28,221.80 and 14,828.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,502.99, 28,221.80 and 14,828.54 is: 20,411.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,502.99 : 28,221.80 = 14,828.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,502.99/28,221.80 = 14,828.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,502.99x = 28,221.80 × 14,828.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,502.99x = 418,487,874.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,487,874.92/20,502.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,411.07

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