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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,712.69, 28,573.74 and 14,000.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,712.69, 28,573.74 and 14,000.66 is: 19,314.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,712.69 : 28,573.74 = 14,000.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,712.69/28,573.74 = 14,000.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,712.69x = 28,573.74 × 14,000.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,712.69x = 400,051,218.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,051,218.67/20,712.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,314.31

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