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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,609.39, 30,888.17 and 14,777.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,609.39, 30,888.17 and 14,777.39 is: 22,147.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,609.39 : 30,888.17 = 14,777.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,609.39/30,888.17 = 14,777.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,609.39x = 30,888.17 × 14,777.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,609.39x = 456,446,460.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,446,460.59/20,609.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,147.50

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