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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,290.11, 28,010.84 and 13,991.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,290.11, 28,010.84 and 13,991.55 is: 19,315.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,290.11 : 28,010.84 = 13,991.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,290.11/28,010.84 = 13,991.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,290.11x = 28,010.84 × 13,991.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,290.11x = 391,915,068.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,915,068.40/20,290.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,315.57

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