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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,766.42, 28,648.98 and 13,598.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,766.42, 28,648.98 and 13,598.10 is: 18,759.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,766.42 : 28,648.98 = 13,598.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,766.42/28,648.98 = 13,598.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,766.42x = 28,648.98 × 13,598.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,766.42x = 389,571,694.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,571,694.94/20,766.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,759.69

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