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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,688.68, 28,546.02 and 13,529.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,688.68, 28,546.02 and 13,529.09 is: 18,667.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,688.68 : 28,546.02 = 13,529.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,688.68/28,546.02 = 13,529.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,688.68x = 28,546.02 × 13,529.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,688.68x = 386,201,530.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,201,530.99/20,688.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,667.29

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