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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,812.40, 28,701.86 and 14,107.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,812.40, 28,701.86 and 14,107.76 is: 19,455.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,812.40 : 28,701.86 = 14,107.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,812.40/28,701.86 = 14,107.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,812.40x = 28,701.86 × 14,107.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,812.40x = 404,918,952.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,918,952.43/20,812.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,455.66

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