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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,551.51, 28,361.09 and 14,267.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,551.51, 28,361.09 and 14,267.53 is: 19,689.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,551.51 : 28,361.09 = 14,267.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,551.51/28,361.09 = 14,267.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,551.51x = 28,361.09 × 14,267.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,551.51x = 404,642,702.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,642,702.41/20,551.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,689.20

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