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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,959.20, 28,909.05 and 14,233.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,959.20, 28,909.05 and 14,233.15 is: 19,631.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,959.20 : 28,909.05 = 14,233.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,959.20/28,909.05 = 14,233.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,959.20x = 28,909.05 × 14,233.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,959.20x = 411,466,970.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,466,970.65/20,959.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,631.80

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