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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,729.48, 28,584.09 and 14,003.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,729.48, 28,584.09 and 14,003.43 is: 19,309.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,729.48 : 28,584.09 = 14,003.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,729.48/28,584.09 = 14,003.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,729.48x = 28,584.09 × 14,003.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,729.48x = 400,275,303.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,275,303.43/20,729.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,309.48

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