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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,388.54, 28,136.62 and 14,430.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,388.54, 28,136.62 and 14,430.90 is: 19,914.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,388.54 : 28,136.62 = 14,430.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,388.54/28,136.62 = 14,430.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,388.54x = 28,136.62 × 14,430.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,388.54x = 406,036,749.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,036,749.56/20,388.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,914.95

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