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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,696.68, 28,594.82 and 14,437

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,696.68, 28,594.82 and 14,437 is: 19,946.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,696.68 : 28,594.82 = 14,437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,696.68/28,594.82 = 14,437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,696.68x = 28,594.82 × 14,437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,696.68x = 412,823,416.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,823,416.34/20,696.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,946.36

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