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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,724.48, 28,604.22 and 14,364.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,724.48, 28,604.22 and 14,364.54 is: 19,826.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,724.48 : 28,604.22 = 14,364.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,724.48/28,604.22 = 14,364.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,724.48x = 28,604.22 × 14,364.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,724.48x = 410,886,462.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,886,462.36/20,724.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,826.14

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