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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,697.72, 28,555.41 and 13,893.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,697.72, 28,555.41 and 13,893.39 is: 19,167.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,697.72 : 28,555.41 = 13,893.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,697.72/28,555.41 = 13,893.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,697.72x = 28,555.41 × 13,893.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,697.72x = 396,731,447.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,731,447.74/20,697.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,167.88

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