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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,444.52, 28,202.04 and 14,070.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,444.52, 28,202.04 and 14,070.36 is: 19,409.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,444.52 : 28,202.04 = 14,070.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,444.52/28,202.04 = 14,070.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,444.52x = 28,202.04 × 14,070.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,444.52x = 396,812,855.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,812,855.53/20,444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,409.25

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