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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,768.88, 28,651.07 and 13,595.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,768.88, 28,651.07 and 13,595.63 is: 18,755.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,768.88 : 28,651.07 = 13,595.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,768.88/28,651.07 = 13,595.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,768.88x = 28,651.07 × 13,595.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,768.88x = 389,529,135.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,529,135.59/20,768.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,755.42

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