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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,527.92, 30,796.74 and 14,728.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,527.92, 30,796.74 and 14,728.32 is: 22,095.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,527.92 : 30,796.74 = 14,728.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,527.92/30,796.74 = 14,728.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,527.92x = 30,796.74 × 14,728.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,527.92x = 453,584,241.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,584,241.68/20,527.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,095.97

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