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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,386.08, 28,119.84 and 14,729.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,386.08, 28,119.84 and 14,729.13 is: 20,316.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,386.08 : 28,119.84 = 14,729.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,386.08/28,119.84 = 14,729.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,386.08x = 28,119.84 × 14,729.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,386.08x = 414,180,778.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,180,778.94/20,386.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,316.84

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