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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,900.62, 28,850.88 and 14,189.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,900.62, 28,850.88 and 14,189.23 is: 19,586.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,900.62 : 28,850.88 = 14,189.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,900.62/28,850.88 = 14,189.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,900.62x = 28,850.88 × 14,189.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,900.62x = 409,371,772.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,371,772.02/20,900.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,586.59

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