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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,813.55, 31,154.66 and 14,871.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,813.55, 31,154.66 and 14,871.27 is: 22,259.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,813.55 : 31,154.66 = 14,871.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,813.55/31,154.66 = 14,871.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,813.55x = 31,154.66 × 14,871.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,813.55x = 463,309,360.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,309,360.62/20,813.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,259.99

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