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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,650.14, 28,530.63 and 14,390.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,650.14, 28,530.63 and 14,390.46 is: 19,882.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,650.14 : 28,530.63 = 14,390.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,650.14/28,530.63 = 14,390.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,650.14x = 28,530.63 × 14,390.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,650.14x = 410,568,889.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,568,889.79/20,650.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,882.14

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