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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,645.93, 28,495.92 and 13,573.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,645.93, 28,495.92 and 13,573.01 is: 18,733.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,645.93 : 28,495.92 = 13,573.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,645.93/28,495.92 = 13,573.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,645.93x = 28,495.92 × 13,573.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,645.93x = 386,775,264.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,775,264.64/20,645.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,733.73

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