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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,716.64, 28,579.86 and 13,999.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,716.64, 28,579.86 and 13,999.81 is: 19,313.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,716.64 : 28,579.86 = 13,999.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,716.64/28,579.86 = 13,999.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,716.64x = 28,579.86 × 13,999.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,716.64x = 400,112,609.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,112,609.83/20,716.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,313.59

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