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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,831.80, 28,717.92 and 14,853.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,831.80, 28,717.92 and 14,853.08 is: 20,475.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,831.80 : 28,717.92 = 14,853.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,831.80/28,717.92 = 14,853.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,831.80x = 28,717.92 × 14,853.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,831.80x = 426,549,563.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,549,563.19/20,831.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,475.89

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