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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,884.39, 28,805.58 and 13,820.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,884.39, 28,805.58 and 13,820.38 is: 19,062.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,884.39 : 28,805.58 = 13,820.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,884.39/28,805.58 = 13,820.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,884.39x = 28,805.58 × 13,820.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,884.39x = 398,104,061.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,104,061.72/20,884.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,062.28

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