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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,989.80, 28,958.52 and 13,437.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,989.80, 28,958.52 and 13,437.36 is: 18,538.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,989.80 : 28,958.52 = 13,437.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,989.80/28,958.52 = 13,437.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,989.80x = 28,958.52 × 13,437.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,989.80x = 389,126,058.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,126,058.31/20,989.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,538.82

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