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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,646.08, 28,503.41 and 13,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,646.08, 28,503.41 and 13,593 is: 18,766.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,646.08 : 28,503.41 = 13,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,646.08/28,503.41 = 13,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,646.08x = 28,503.41 × 13,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,646.08x = 387,446,784.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,446,784.17/20,646.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,766.12

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