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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,713.79, 28,575.94 and 13,996.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,713.79, 28,575.94 and 13,996.97 is: 19,309.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,713.79 : 28,575.94 = 13,996.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,713.79/28,575.94 = 13,996.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,713.79x = 28,575.94 × 13,996.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,713.79x = 399,976,611.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,976,611.35/20,713.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,309.68

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