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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,752.29, 28,647.44 and 14,058.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,752.29, 28,647.44 and 14,058.25 is: 19,406.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,752.29 : 28,647.44 = 14,058.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,752.29/28,647.44 = 14,058.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,752.29x = 28,647.44 × 14,058.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,752.29x = 402,732,873.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,732,873.38/20,752.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,406.67

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