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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,562.05, 28,360.95 and 14,191.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,562.05, 28,360.95 and 14,191.05 is: 19,573.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,562.05 : 28,360.95 = 14,191.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,562.05/28,360.95 = 14,191.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,562.05x = 28,360.95 × 14,191.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,562.05x = 402,471,659.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,471,659.50/20,562.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,573.52

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