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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,623.74, 28,443.19 and 13,900.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,623.74, 28,443.19 and 13,900.53 is: 19,170.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,623.74 : 28,443.19 = 13,900.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,623.74/28,443.19 = 13,900.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,623.74x = 28,443.19 × 13,900.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,623.74x = 395,375,415.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,375,415.89/20,623.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,170.89

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