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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,769.12, 28,667.52 and 14,483.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,769.12, 28,667.52 and 14,483.52 is: 19,991.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,769.12 : 28,667.52 = 14,483.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,769.12/28,667.52 = 14,483.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,769.12x = 28,667.52 × 14,483.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,769.12x = 415,206,599.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,206,599.27/20,769.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,991.54

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