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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,573.78, 28,377.18 and 14,202.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,573.78, 28,377.18 and 14,202.80 is: 19,589.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,573.78 : 28,377.18 = 14,202.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,573.78/28,377.18 = 14,202.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,573.78x = 28,377.18 × 14,202.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,573.78x = 403,035,412.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,035,412.10/20,573.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,589.76

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