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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,693.53, 28,541.06 and 13,968.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,693.53, 28,541.06 and 13,968.51 is: 19,265.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,693.53 : 28,541.06 = 13,968.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,693.53/28,541.06 = 13,968.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,693.53x = 28,541.06 × 13,968.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,693.53x = 398,675,869.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,675,869.47/20,693.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,265.73

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