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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,932.49, 28,894.46 and 13,861.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,932.49, 28,894.46 and 13,861.19 is: 19,133.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,932.49 : 28,894.46 = 13,861.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,932.49/28,894.46 = 13,861.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,932.49x = 28,894.46 × 13,861.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,932.49x = 400,511,602.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,511,602.94/20,932.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,133.49

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