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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,319.31, 28,035.27 and 13,947.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,319.31, 28,035.27 and 13,947.85 is: 19,244.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,319.31 : 28,035.27 = 13,947.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,319.31/28,035.27 = 13,947.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,319.31x = 28,035.27 × 13,947.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,319.31x = 391,031,740.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,031,740.67/20,319.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,244.34

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