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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,660.82, 28,502.42 and 14,983.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,660.82, 28,502.42 and 14,983.14 is: 20,669.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,660.82 : 28,502.42 = 14,983.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,660.82/28,502.42 = 14,983.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,660.82x = 28,502.42 × 14,983.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,660.82x = 427,055,749.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,055,749.20/20,660.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,669.84

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