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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,903.07, 28,869.99 and 14,176.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,903.07, 28,869.99 and 14,176.99 is: 19,580.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,903.07 : 28,869.99 = 14,176.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,903.07/28,869.99 = 14,176.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,903.07x = 28,869.99 × 14,176.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,903.07x = 409,289,559.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,289,559.53/20,903.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,580.36

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