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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,433.96, 28,188.26 and 13,721.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,433.96, 28,188.26 and 13,721.94 is: 18,929.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,433.96 : 28,188.26 = 13,721.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,433.96/28,188.26 = 13,721.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,433.96x = 28,188.26 × 13,721.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,433.96x = 386,797,612.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,797,612.42/20,433.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,929.16

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