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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,516.54, 28,295.37 and 14,153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,516.54, 28,295.37 and 14,153.28 is: 19,519.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,516.54 : 28,295.37 = 14,153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,516.54/28,295.37 = 14,153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,516.54x = 28,295.37 × 14,153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,516.54x = 400,472,188.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,472,188.21/20,516.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,519.48

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