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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,698.93, 28,549.12 and 13,138.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,698.93, 28,549.12 and 13,138.69 is: 18,121.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,698.93 : 28,549.12 = 13,138.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,698.93/28,549.12 = 13,138.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,698.93x = 28,549.12 × 13,138.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,698.93x = 375,098,037.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,098,037.45/20,698.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,121.61

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