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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,958.88, 28,935.24 and 13,894.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,958.88, 28,935.24 and 13,894.90 is: 19,182.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,958.88 : 28,935.24 = 13,894.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,958.88/28,935.24 = 13,894.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,958.88x = 28,935.24 × 13,894.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,958.88x = 402,052,266.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,052,266.28/20,958.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,182.91

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