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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,518.80, 30,778.20 and 14,557.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,518.80, 30,778.20 and 14,557.20 is: 21,835.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,518.80 : 30,778.20 = 14,557.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,518.80/30,778.20 = 14,557.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,518.80x = 30,778.20 × 14,557.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,518.80x = 448,044,413.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,044,413.04/20,518.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,835.80

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