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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,992.52, 28,956.96 and 13,436.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,992.52, 28,956.96 and 13,436.19 is: 18,533.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,992.52 : 28,956.96 = 13,436.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,992.52/28,956.96 = 13,436.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,992.52x = 28,956.96 × 13,436.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,992.52x = 389,071,216.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,071,216.38/20,992.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,533.81

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