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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,745.57, 28,606.21 and 14,019.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,745.57, 28,606.21 and 14,019.54 is: 19,331.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,745.57 : 28,606.21 = 14,019.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,745.57/28,606.21 = 14,019.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,745.57x = 28,606.21 × 14,019.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,745.57x = 401,045,905.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,045,905.34/20,745.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,331.64

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