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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,826.73, 28,710.99 and 14,848.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,826.73, 28,710.99 and 14,848.02 is: 20,468.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,826.73 : 28,710.99 = 14,848.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,826.73/28,710.99 = 14,848.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,826.73x = 28,710.99 × 14,848.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,826.73x = 426,301,181.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,301,181.11/20,826.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,468.95

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