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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,993.52, 28,958.34 and 13,437.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,993.52, 28,958.34 and 13,437.19 is: 18,535.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,993.52 : 28,958.34 = 13,437.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,993.52/28,958.34 = 13,437.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,993.52x = 28,958.34 × 13,437.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,993.52x = 389,118,716.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,118,716.66/20,993.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,535.18

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