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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,435.52, 28,213.92 and 14,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,435.52, 28,213.92 and 14,145.60 is: 19,529.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,435.52 : 28,213.92 = 14,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,435.52/28,213.92 = 14,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,435.52x = 28,213.92 × 14,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,435.52x = 399,102,826.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,102,826.75/20,435.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,529.86

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