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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,329.53, 28,064.34 and 13,619.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,329.53, 28,064.34 and 13,619.54 is: 18,801.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,329.53 : 28,064.34 = 13,619.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,329.53/28,064.34 = 13,619.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,329.53x = 28,064.34 × 13,619.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,329.53x = 382,223,413.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,223,413.91/20,329.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,801.39

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