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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,647.98, 28,506.02 and 13,594.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,647.98, 28,506.02 and 13,594.90 is: 18,768.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,647.98 : 28,506.02 = 13,594.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,647.98/28,506.02 = 13,594.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,647.98x = 28,506.02 × 13,594.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,647.98x = 387,536,491.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,536,491.30/20,647.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,768.74

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