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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,642.81, 28,498.86 and 13,589.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,642.81, 28,498.86 and 13,589.73 is: 18,761.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,642.81 : 28,498.86 = 13,589.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,642.81/28,498.86 = 13,589.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,642.81x = 28,498.86 × 13,589.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,642.81x = 387,291,812.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,291,812.71/20,642.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,761.59

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