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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,899.62, 28,849.50 and 14,188.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,899.62, 28,849.50 and 14,188.23 is: 19,585.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,899.62 : 28,849.50 = 14,188.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,899.62/28,849.50 = 14,188.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,899.62x = 28,849.50 × 14,188.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,899.62x = 409,323,341.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,323,341.39/20,899.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,585.20

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