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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,469.93, 28,245.15 and 13,766.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,469.93, 28,245.15 and 13,766.78 is: 18,995.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,469.93 : 28,245.15 = 13,766.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,469.93/28,245.15 = 13,766.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,469.93x = 28,245.15 × 13,766.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,469.93x = 388,844,624.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,844,624.89/20,469.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,995.89

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