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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,806.02, 28,693.59 and 13,739.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,806.02, 28,693.59 and 13,739.58 is: 18,948.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,806.02 : 28,693.59 = 13,739.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,806.02/28,693.59 = 13,739.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,806.02x = 28,693.59 × 13,739.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,806.02x = 394,237,875.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,237,875.29/20,806.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,948.26

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