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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,764.93, 28,645.64 and 13,591.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,764.93, 28,645.64 and 13,591.69 is: 18,750.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,764.93 : 28,645.64 = 13,591.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,764.93/28,645.64 = 13,591.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,764.93x = 28,645.64 × 13,591.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,764.93x = 389,342,658.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,342,658.73/20,764.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,750.01

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