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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,341.59, 28,042.51 and 14,954.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,341.59, 28,042.51 and 14,954.52 is: 20,616.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,341.59 : 28,042.51 = 14,954.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,341.59/28,042.51 = 14,954.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,341.59x = 28,042.51 × 14,954.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,341.59x = 419,362,359.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,362,359.31/20,341.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,616.01

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