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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,353.23, 28,058.55 and 14,966.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,353.23, 28,058.55 and 14,966.19 is: 20,632.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,353.23 : 28,058.55 = 14,966.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,353.23/28,058.55 = 14,966.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,353.23x = 28,058.55 × 14,966.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,353.23x = 419,929,590.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,929,590.42/20,353.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,632.09

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