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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,987.96, 28,954.54 and 13,902.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,987.96, 28,954.54 and 13,902.08 is: 19,179.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,987.96 : 28,954.54 = 13,902.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,987.96/28,954.54 = 13,902.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,987.96x = 28,954.54 × 13,902.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,987.96x = 402,528,151.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,528,151.92/20,987.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,179.01

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