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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,723.22, 28,588.23 and 14,011.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,723.22, 28,588.23 and 14,011.20 is: 19,328.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,723.22 : 28,588.23 = 14,011.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,723.22/28,588.23 = 14,011.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,723.22x = 28,588.23 × 14,011.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,723.22x = 400,555,408.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,555,408.18/20,723.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,328.82

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