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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,611.34, 28,433.48 and 13,888.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,611.34, 28,433.48 and 13,888.34 is: 19,159.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,611.34 : 28,433.48 = 13,888.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,611.34/28,433.48 = 13,888.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,611.34x = 28,433.48 × 13,888.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,611.34x = 394,893,837.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,893,837.62/20,611.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,159.06

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