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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,312.28, 28,031.40 and 14,354.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,312.28, 28,031.40 and 14,354.46 is: 19,809.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,312.28 : 28,031.40 = 14,354.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,312.28/28,031.40 = 14,354.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,312.28x = 28,031.40 × 14,354.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,312.28x = 402,375,610.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,375,610.04/20,312.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,809.48

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