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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,827.28, 28,711.74 and 14,848.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,827.28, 28,711.74 and 14,848.57 is: 20,469.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,827.28 : 28,711.74 = 14,848.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,827.28/28,711.74 = 14,848.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,827.28x = 28,711.74 × 14,848.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,827.28x = 426,328,281.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,328,281.21/20,827.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,469.71

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