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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,774.12, 28,674.42 and 14,488.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,774.12, 28,674.42 and 14,488.52 is: 19,998.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,774.12 : 28,674.42 = 14,488.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,774.12/28,674.42 = 14,488.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,774.12x = 28,674.42 × 14,488.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,774.12x = 415,449,907.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,449,907.66/20,774.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,998.44

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