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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,755.35, 28,608.24 and 14,707.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,755.35, 28,608.24 and 14,707.62 is: 20,272.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,755.35 : 28,608.24 = 14,707.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,755.35/28,608.24 = 14,707.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,755.35x = 28,608.24 × 14,707.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,755.35x = 420,759,122.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,759,122.79/20,755.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,272.32

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