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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,761.56, 28,652.04 and 13,682.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,761.56, 28,652.04 and 13,682.88 is: 18,883.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,761.56 : 28,652.04 = 13,682.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,761.56/28,652.04 = 13,682.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,761.56x = 28,652.04 × 13,682.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,761.56x = 392,042,425.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,042,425.08/20,761.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,883.09

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