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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,608.89, 30,887.42 and 14,776.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,608.89, 30,887.42 and 14,776.89 is: 22,146.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,608.89 : 30,887.42 = 14,776.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,608.89/30,887.42 = 14,776.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,608.89x = 30,887.42 × 14,776.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,608.89x = 456,419,933.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,419,933.84/20,608.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,146.75

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