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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,014.30, 28,107.50 and 20,014.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,014.30, 28,107.50 and 20,014.30 is: 28,107.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,014.30 : 28,107.50 = 20,014.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,014.30/28,107.50 = 20,014.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,014.30x = 28,107.50 × 20,014.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,014.30x = 562,551,937.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,551,937.25/20,014.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,107.50

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