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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,774.98, 28,660.33 and 14,058.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,774.98, 28,660.33 and 14,058.26 is: 19,394.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,774.98 : 28,660.33 = 14,058.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,774.98/28,660.33 = 14,058.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,774.98x = 28,660.33 × 14,058.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,774.98x = 402,914,300.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,914,300.53/20,774.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,394.21

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