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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,549.01, 28,357.65 and 14,265.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,549.01, 28,357.65 and 14,265.03 is: 19,685.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,549.01 : 28,357.65 = 14,265.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,549.01/28,357.65 = 14,265.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,549.01x = 28,357.65 × 14,265.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,549.01x = 404,522,656.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,522,656.65/20,549.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,685.75

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