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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,528.39, 30,715.68 and 14,618.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,528.39, 30,715.68 and 14,618.93 is: 21,873.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,528.39 : 30,715.68 = 14,618.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,528.39/30,715.68 = 14,618.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,528.39x = 30,715.68 × 14,618.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,528.39x = 449,030,222.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,030,222.24/20,528.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,873.63

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