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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,999.46, 28,945.47 and 14,191.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,999.46, 28,945.47 and 14,191.35 is: 19,561.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,999.46 : 28,945.47 = 14,191.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,999.46/28,945.47 = 14,191.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,999.46x = 28,945.47 × 14,191.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,999.46x = 410,775,295.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,775,295.68/20,999.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,561.23

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