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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,729.73, 28,584.44 and 14,003.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,729.73, 28,584.44 and 14,003.68 is: 19,309.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,729.73 : 28,584.44 = 14,003.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,729.73/28,584.44 = 14,003.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,729.73x = 28,584.44 × 14,003.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,729.73x = 400,287,280.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,287,280.72/20,729.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,309.82

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