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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,640.61, 28,492.76 and 13,935.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,640.61, 28,492.76 and 13,935.32 is: 19,236.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,640.61 : 28,492.76 = 13,935.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,640.61/28,492.76 = 13,935.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,640.61x = 28,492.76 × 13,935.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,640.61x = 397,055,516.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,055,516.14/20,640.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,236.62

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