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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,671.26, 28,475.71 and 14,989.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,671.26, 28,475.71 and 14,989.31 is: 20,648.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,671.26 : 28,475.71 = 14,989.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,671.26/28,475.71 = 14,989.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,671.26x = 28,475.71 × 14,989.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,671.26x = 426,831,244.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,831,244.66/20,671.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,648.54

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