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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,864.90, 28,777.85 and 14,491.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,864.90, 28,777.85 and 14,491.49 is: 19,987.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,864.90 : 28,777.85 = 14,491.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,864.90/28,777.85 = 14,491.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,864.90x = 28,777.85 × 14,491.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,864.90x = 417,034,033.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,034,033.29/20,864.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,987.35

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