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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,688.26, 28,529.94 and 13,897.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,688.26, 28,529.94 and 13,897.64 is: 19,165.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,688.26 : 28,529.94 = 13,897.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,688.26/28,529.94 = 13,897.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,688.26x = 28,529.94 × 13,897.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,688.26x = 396,498,835.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,498,835.34/20,688.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,165.40

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