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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,867.77, 28,781.80 and 14,494.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,867.77, 28,781.80 and 14,494.36 is: 19,991.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,867.77 : 28,781.80 = 14,494.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,867.77/28,781.80 = 14,494.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,867.77x = 28,781.80 × 14,494.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,867.77x = 417,173,770.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,173,770.65/20,867.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,991.30

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