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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,331.29, 28,048.52 and 14,368.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,331.29, 28,048.52 and 14,368.07 is: 19,821.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,331.29 : 28,048.52 = 14,368.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,331.29/28,048.52 = 14,368.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,331.29x = 28,048.52 × 14,368.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,331.29x = 403,002,886.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,002,886.67/20,331.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,821.81

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