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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,569.47, 28,395.72 and 13,019.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,569.47, 28,395.72 and 13,019.46 is: 17,973.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,569.47 : 28,395.72 = 13,019.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,569.47/28,395.72 = 13,019.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,569.47x = 28,395.72 × 13,019.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,569.47x = 369,696,940.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,696,940.71/20,569.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,973.09

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