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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,751.12, 28,642.68 and 14,465.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,751.12, 28,642.68 and 14,465.52 is: 19,966.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,751.12 : 28,642.68 = 14,465.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,751.12/28,642.68 = 14,465.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,751.12x = 28,642.68 × 14,465.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,751.12x = 414,331,260.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,331,260.39/20,751.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,966.69

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