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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,295.09, 28,029.20 and 13,938.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,295.09, 28,029.20 and 13,938.44 is: 19,250.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,295.09 : 28,029.20 = 13,938.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,295.09/28,029.20 = 13,938.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,295.09x = 28,029.20 × 13,938.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,295.09x = 390,683,112.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,683,112.61/20,295.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,250.13

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