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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,412.78, 28,170.90 and 13,595.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,412.78, 28,170.90 and 13,595.12 is: 18,762.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,412.78 : 28,170.90 = 13,595.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,412.78/28,170.90 = 13,595.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,412.78x = 28,170.90 × 13,595.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,412.78x = 382,986,766.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,986,766.01/20,412.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,762.11

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