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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,695.36, 28,565.62 and 13,526.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,695.36, 28,565.62 and 13,526.32 is: 18,670.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,695.36 : 28,565.62 = 13,526.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,695.36/28,565.62 = 13,526.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,695.36x = 28,565.62 × 13,526.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,695.36x = 386,387,717.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,387,717.12/20,695.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,670.26

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