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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,808.08, 28,739.78 and 14,082.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,808.08, 28,739.78 and 14,082.04 is: 19,449.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,808.08 : 28,739.78 = 14,082.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,808.08/28,739.78 = 14,082.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,808.08x = 28,739.78 × 14,082.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,808.08x = 404,714,731.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,714,731.55/20,808.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,449.88

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