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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,819.07, 28,705.19 and 14,451.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,819.07, 28,705.19 and 14,451.08 is: 19,925.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,819.07 : 28,705.19 = 14,451.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,819.07/28,705.19 = 14,451.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,819.07x = 28,705.19 × 14,451.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,819.07x = 414,820,781.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,820,781.32/20,819.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,925.04

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