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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,825.52, 28,713.24 and 13,739.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,825.52, 28,713.24 and 13,739.28 is: 18,943.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,825.52 : 28,713.24 = 13,739.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,825.52/28,713.24 = 13,739.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,825.52x = 28,713.24 × 13,739.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,825.52x = 394,499,244.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,499,244.07/20,825.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,943.07

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