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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,934.71, 28,870.05 and 13,751.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,934.71, 28,870.05 and 13,751.99 is: 18,964.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,934.71 : 28,870.05 = 13,751.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,934.71/28,870.05 = 13,751.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,934.71x = 28,870.05 × 13,751.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,934.71x = 397,020,638.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,020,638.90/20,934.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,964.71

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