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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,958.98, 28,911.12 and 13,506.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,958.98, 28,911.12 and 13,506.98 is: 18,631.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,958.98 : 28,911.12 = 13,506.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,958.98/28,911.12 = 13,506.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,958.98x = 28,911.12 × 13,506.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,958.98x = 390,501,919.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,501,919.62/20,958.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,631.72

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