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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,565.18, 28,365.26 and 14,194.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,565.18, 28,365.26 and 14,194.18 is: 19,577.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,565.18 : 28,365.26 = 14,194.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,565.18/28,365.26 = 14,194.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,565.18x = 28,365.26 × 14,194.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,565.18x = 402,621,464.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,621,464.36/20,565.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,577.83

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