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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,676.61, 28,536.44 and 20,113.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,676.61, 28,536.44 and 20,113.68 is: 27,759.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,676.61 : 28,536.44 = 20,113.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,676.61/28,536.44 = 20,113.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,676.61x = 28,536.44 × 20,113.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,676.61x = 573,972,822.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,972,822.50/20,676.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,759.52

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