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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,350.11, 28,086.53 and 13,971.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,350.11, 28,086.53 and 13,971.48 is: 19,282.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,350.11 : 28,086.53 = 13,971.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,350.11/28,086.53 = 13,971.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,350.11x = 28,086.53 × 13,971.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,350.11x = 392,410,392.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,410,392.16/20,350.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,282.97

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