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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,788.56, 28,675.08 and 14,498.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,788.56, 28,675.08 and 14,498.64 is: 19,998.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,788.56 : 28,675.08 = 14,498.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,788.56/28,675.08 = 14,498.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,788.56x = 28,675.08 × 14,498.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,788.56x = 415,749,661.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,749,661.89/20,788.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,998.96

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