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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,913.66, 28,845.72 and 14,197.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,913.66, 28,845.72 and 14,197.14 is: 19,581.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,913.66 : 28,845.72 = 14,197.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,913.66/28,845.72 = 14,197.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,913.66x = 28,845.72 × 14,197.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,913.66x = 409,526,725.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,526,725.24/20,913.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,581.78

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