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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,994.50, 28,996.44 and 14,268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,994.50, 28,996.44 and 14,268.80 is: 19,707.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,994.50 : 28,996.44 = 14,268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,994.50/28,996.44 = 14,268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,994.50x = 28,996.44 × 14,268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,994.50x = 413,744,403.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,744,403.07/20,994.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,707.28

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