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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,699.94, 28,550.50 and 13,139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,699.94, 28,550.50 and 13,139.70 is: 18,123.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,699.94 : 28,550.50 = 13,139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,699.94/28,550.50 = 13,139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,699.94x = 28,550.50 × 13,139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,699.94x = 375,145,004.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,145,004.85/20,699.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,123.00

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