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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,924.19, 28,863.13 and 14,129.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,924.19, 28,863.13 and 14,129.91 is: 19,491.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,924.19 : 28,863.13 = 14,129.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,924.19/28,863.13 = 14,129.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,924.19x = 28,863.13 × 14,129.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,924.19x = 407,833,429.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,833,429.22/20,924.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,491.00

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