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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,730.48, 28,585.47 and 14,004.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,730.48, 28,585.47 and 14,004.43 is: 19,310.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,730.48 : 28,585.47 = 14,004.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,730.48/28,585.47 = 14,004.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,730.48x = 28,585.47 × 14,004.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,730.48x = 400,323,213.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,323,213.63/20,730.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,310.85

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