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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,726.16, 28,606.52 and 13,653.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,726.16, 28,606.52 and 13,653.20 is: 18,844.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,726.16 : 28,606.52 = 13,653.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,726.16/28,606.52 = 13,653.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,726.16x = 28,606.52 × 13,653.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,726.16x = 390,570,538.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,570,538.86/20,726.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,844.33

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