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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,629.87, 20,322.09 and 13,289.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,629.87, 20,322.09 and 13,289.67 is: 19,814.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,629.87 : 20,322.09 = 13,289.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,629.87/20,322.09 = 13,289.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,629.87x = 20,322.09 × 13,289.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,629.87x = 270,073,869.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,073,869.81/13,629.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,814.85

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