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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,755.64, 28,651.02 and 14,038.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,755.64, 28,651.02 and 14,038.04 is: 19,378.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,755.64 : 28,651.02 = 14,038.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,755.64/28,651.02 = 14,038.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,755.64x = 28,651.02 × 14,038.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,755.64x = 402,204,164.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,204,164.80/20,755.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,378.07

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