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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,256.44, 27,950.52 and 13,531.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,256.44, 27,950.52 and 13,531.28 is: 18,670.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,256.44 : 27,950.52 = 13,531.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,256.44/27,950.52 = 13,531.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,256.44x = 27,950.52 × 13,531.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,256.44x = 378,206,312.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,206,312.27/20,256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,670.92

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