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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,676.24, 28,524 and 13,959.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,676.24, 28,524 and 13,959.84 is: 19,258.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,676.24 : 28,524 = 13,959.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,676.24/28,524 = 13,959.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,676.24x = 28,524 × 13,959.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,676.24x = 398,190,476.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,190,476.16/20,676.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,258.36

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