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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,584.62, 28,416.57 and 13,790.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,584.62, 28,416.57 and 13,790.34 is: 19,037.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,584.62 : 28,416.57 = 13,790.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,584.62/28,416.57 = 13,790.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,584.62x = 28,416.57 × 13,790.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,584.62x = 391,874,161.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,874,161.93/20,584.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,037.23

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