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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,639.93, 28,487.63 and 13,567.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,639.93, 28,487.63 and 13,567.01 is: 18,725.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,639.93 : 28,487.63 = 13,567.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,639.93/28,487.63 = 13,567.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,639.93x = 28,487.63 × 13,567.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,639.93x = 386,491,852.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,491,852.57/20,639.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,725.45

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