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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,754.62, 28,647.51 and 14,469.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,754.62, 28,647.51 and 14,469.02 is: 19,971.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,754.62 : 28,647.51 = 14,469.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,754.62/28,647.51 = 14,469.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,754.62x = 28,647.51 × 14,469.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,754.62x = 414,501,395.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,501,395.14/20,754.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,971.52

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