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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,847.94, 28,771.68 and 13,762.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,847.94, 28,771.68 and 13,762.06 is: 18,992.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,847.94 : 28,771.68 = 13,762.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,847.94/28,771.68 = 13,762.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,847.94x = 28,771.68 × 13,762.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,847.94x = 395,957,586.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,957,586.46/20,847.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,992.65

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