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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,414.52, 28,162.74 and 13,693.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,414.52, 28,162.74 and 13,693.14 is: 18,890.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,414.52 : 28,162.74 = 13,693.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,414.52/28,162.74 = 13,693.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,414.52x = 28,162.74 × 13,693.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,414.52x = 385,636,341.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,636,341.60/20,414.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,890.30

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