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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,666.13, 28,468.64 and 14,984.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,666.13, 28,468.64 and 14,984.18 is: 20,641.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,666.13 : 28,468.64 = 14,984.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,666.13/28,468.64 = 14,984.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,666.13x = 28,468.64 × 14,984.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,666.13x = 426,579,334.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,579,334.75/20,666.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,641.47

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