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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,957.98, 28,909.74 and 13,505.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,957.98, 28,909.74 and 13,505.98 is: 18,630.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,957.98 : 28,909.74 = 13,505.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,957.98/28,909.74 = 13,505.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,957.98x = 28,909.74 × 13,505.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,957.98x = 390,454,370.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,454,370.25/20,957.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,630.34

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