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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,719.26, 28,588.55 and 14,335.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,719.26, 28,588.55 and 14,335.92 is: 19,780.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,719.26 : 28,588.55 = 14,335.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,719.26/28,588.55 = 14,335.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,719.26x = 28,588.55 × 14,335.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,719.26x = 409,843,094.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,843,094.04/20,719.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,780.78

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