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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,350.43, 28,087.67 and 13,994.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,350.43, 28,087.67 and 13,994.27 is: 19,314.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,350.43 : 28,087.67 = 13,994.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,350.43/28,087.67 = 13,994.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,350.43x = 28,087.67 × 13,994.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,350.43x = 393,066,437.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,066,437.65/20,350.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,314.90

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