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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,858.26, 28,771.14 and 13,688.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,858.26, 28,771.14 and 13,688.64 is: 18,881.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,858.26 : 28,771.14 = 13,688.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,858.26/28,771.14 = 13,688.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,858.26x = 28,771.14 × 13,688.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,858.26x = 393,837,777.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,837,777.85/20,858.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,881.62

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