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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,607.64, 30,885.54 and 14,775.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,607.64, 30,885.54 and 14,775.64 is: 22,144.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,607.64 : 30,885.54 = 14,775.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,607.64/30,885.54 = 14,775.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,607.64x = 30,885.54 × 14,775.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,607.64x = 456,353,620.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,353,620.25/20,607.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,144.88

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