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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,746.08, 28,606.91 and 14,020.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,746.08, 28,606.91 and 14,020.04 is: 19,332.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,746.08 : 28,606.91 = 14,020.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,746.08/28,606.91 = 14,020.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,746.08x = 28,606.91 × 14,020.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,746.08x = 401,069,809.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,069,809.34/20,746.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,332.32

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