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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,621.13, 28,480.47 and 13,895.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,621.13, 28,480.47 and 13,895.09 is: 19,190.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,621.13 : 28,480.47 = 13,895.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,621.13/28,480.47 = 13,895.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,621.13x = 28,480.47 × 13,895.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,621.13x = 395,738,693.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,738,693.89/20,621.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,190.93

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