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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,552.01, 28,361.79 and 14,268.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,552.01, 28,361.79 and 14,268.03 is: 19,689.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,552.01 : 28,361.79 = 14,268.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,552.01/28,361.79 = 14,268.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,552.01x = 28,361.79 × 14,268.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,552.01x = 404,666,870.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,666,870.57/20,552.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,689.89

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