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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,988.20, 28,954.88 and 13,902.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,988.20, 28,954.88 and 13,902.32 is: 19,179.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,988.20 : 28,954.88 = 13,902.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,988.20/28,954.88 = 13,902.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,988.20x = 28,954.88 × 13,902.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,988.20x = 402,540,007.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,540,007.32/20,988.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,179.35

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