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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,824.97, 28,709.64 and 14,099.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,824.97, 28,709.64 and 14,099.94 is: 19,438.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,824.97 : 28,709.64 = 14,099.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,824.97/28,709.64 = 14,099.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,824.97x = 28,709.64 × 14,099.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,824.97x = 404,804,201.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,804,201.42/20,824.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,438.41

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