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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,336.67, 30,564.05 and 13,454.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,336.67, 30,564.05 and 13,454.91 is: 20,221.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,336.67 : 30,564.05 = 13,454.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,336.67/30,564.05 = 13,454.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,336.67x = 30,564.05 × 13,454.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,336.67x = 411,236,474.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,236,474.71/20,336.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,221.43

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