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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,962.44, 28,942.98 and 13,903.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,962.44, 28,942.98 and 13,903.56 is: 19,196.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,962.44 : 28,942.98 = 13,903.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,962.44/28,942.98 = 13,903.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,962.44x = 28,942.98 × 13,903.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,962.44x = 402,410,459.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,410,459.01/20,962.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,196.74

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