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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,341.38, 28,069.69 and 13,625.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,341.38, 28,069.69 and 13,625.92 is: 18,802.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,341.38 : 28,069.69 = 13,625.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,341.38/28,069.69 = 13,625.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,341.38x = 28,069.69 × 13,625.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,341.38x = 382,475,376.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,475,376.94/20,341.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,802.83

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