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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,670.26, 28,474.33 and 14,988.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,670.26, 28,474.33 and 14,988.31 is: 20,647.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,670.26 : 28,474.33 = 14,988.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,670.26/28,474.33 = 14,988.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,670.26x = 28,474.33 × 14,988.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,670.26x = 426,782,085.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,782,085.08/20,670.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,647.16

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