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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,993.22, 28,974.24 and 14,274.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,993.22, 28,974.24 and 14,274.27 is: 19,700.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,993.22 : 28,974.24 = 14,274.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,993.22/28,974.24 = 14,274.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,993.22x = 28,974.24 × 14,274.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,993.22x = 413,586,124.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,586,124.80/20,993.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,700.94

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