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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,763.42, 28,653.52 and 14,805.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,763.42, 28,653.52 and 14,805.46 is: 20,431.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,763.42 : 28,653.52 = 14,805.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,763.42/28,653.52 = 14,805.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,763.42x = 28,653.52 × 14,805.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,763.42x = 424,228,544.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,228,544.22/20,763.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,431.54

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