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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,316.28, 28,036.92 and 14,358.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,316.28, 28,036.92 and 14,358.46 is: 19,815.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,316.28 : 28,036.92 = 14,358.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,316.28/28,036.92 = 14,358.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,316.28x = 28,036.92 × 14,358.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,316.28x = 402,566,994.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,566,994.34/20,316.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,815.00

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