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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,666.36, 28,542.96 and 13,940.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,666.36, 28,542.96 and 13,940.36 is: 19,253.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,666.36 : 28,542.96 = 13,940.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,666.36/28,542.96 = 13,940.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,666.36x = 28,542.96 × 13,940.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,666.36x = 397,899,137.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,899,137.87/20,666.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,253.47

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