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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,372.51, 28,084.63 and 14,304.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,372.51, 28,084.63 and 14,304.27 is: 19,719.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,372.51 : 28,084.63 = 14,304.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,372.51/28,084.63 = 14,304.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,372.51x = 28,084.63 × 14,304.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,372.51x = 401,730,130.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,730,130.37/20,372.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,719.23

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