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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,660.68, 28,524.78 and 13,598.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,660.68, 28,524.78 and 13,598.92 is: 18,775.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,660.68 : 28,524.78 = 13,598.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,660.68/28,524.78 = 13,598.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,660.68x = 28,524.78 × 13,598.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,660.68x = 387,906,201.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,906,201.24/20,660.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,775.09

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