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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,629.89, 28,473.93 and 13,086.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,629.89, 28,473.93 and 13,086.63 is: 18,062.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,629.89 : 28,473.93 = 13,086.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,629.89/28,473.93 = 13,086.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,629.89x = 28,473.93 × 13,086.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,629.89x = 372,627,786.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,627,786.56/20,629.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,062.52

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