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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,962.80, 28,938.06 and 14,248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,962.80, 28,938.06 and 14,248.44 is: 19,669.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,962.80 : 28,938.06 = 14,248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,962.80/28,938.06 = 14,248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,962.80x = 28,938.06 × 14,248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,962.80x = 412,322,211.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,322,211.63/20,962.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,669.23

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