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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,718.73, 28,582.74 and 14,001.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,718.73, 28,582.74 and 14,001.91 is: 19,316.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,718.73 : 28,582.74 = 14,001.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,718.73/28,582.74 = 14,001.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,718.73x = 28,582.74 × 14,001.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,718.73x = 400,212,953.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,212,953.03/20,718.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,316.48

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