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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,852.28, 31,199.95 and 14,624.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,852.28, 31,199.95 and 14,624.45 is: 21,881.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,852.28 : 31,199.95 = 14,624.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,852.28/31,199.95 = 14,624.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,852.28x = 31,199.95 × 14,624.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,852.28x = 456,282,072.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,282,072.22/20,852.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,881.64

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