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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,711.80, 20,567.70 and 13,625.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,711.80, 20,567.70 and 13,625.40 is: 20,438.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,711.80 : 20,567.70 = 13,625.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,711.80/20,567.70 = 13,625.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,711.80x = 20,567.70 × 13,625.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,711.80x = 280,243,139.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,243,139.58/13,711.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,438.10

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