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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,956.62, 28,913.09 and 14,230.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,956.62, 28,913.09 and 14,230.57 is: 19,633.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,956.62 : 28,913.09 = 14,230.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,956.62/28,913.09 = 14,230.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,956.62x = 28,913.09 × 14,230.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,956.62x = 411,449,843.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,449,843.95/20,956.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,633.40

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