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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,645.98, 28,503.26 and 13,592.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,645.98, 28,503.26 and 13,592.90 is: 18,765.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,645.98 : 28,503.26 = 13,592.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,645.98/28,503.26 = 13,592.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,645.98x = 28,503.26 × 13,592.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,645.98x = 387,441,962.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,441,962.85/20,645.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,765.98

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