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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,514.88, 28,271.87 and 14,839.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,514.88, 28,271.87 and 14,839.99 is: 20,451.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,514.88 : 28,271.87 = 14,839.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,514.88/28,271.87 = 14,839.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,514.88x = 28,271.87 × 14,839.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,514.88x = 419,554,340.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,554,340.85/20,514.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,451.22

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