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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,959.13, 28,935.56 and 13,895.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,959.13, 28,935.56 and 13,895.12 is: 19,183.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,959.13 : 28,935.56 = 13,895.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,959.13/28,935.56 = 13,895.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,959.13x = 28,935.56 × 13,895.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,959.13x = 402,063,078.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,063,078.47/20,959.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,183.20

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