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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,624.74, 28,444.57 and 13,901.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,624.74, 28,444.57 and 13,901.53 is: 19,172.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,624.74 : 28,444.57 = 13,901.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,624.74/28,444.57 = 13,901.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,624.74x = 28,444.57 × 13,901.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,624.74x = 395,423,043.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,423,043.19/20,624.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,172.27

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