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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,658.16, 28,541.66 and 14,398.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,658.16, 28,541.66 and 14,398.48 is: 19,893.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,658.16 : 28,541.66 = 14,398.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,658.16/28,541.66 = 14,398.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,658.16x = 28,541.66 × 14,398.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,658.16x = 410,956,520.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,956,520.68/20,658.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,893.18

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