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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,341.26, 28,070.55 and 13,254.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,341.26, 28,070.55 and 13,254.30 is: 18,290.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,341.26 : 28,070.55 = 13,254.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,341.26/28,070.55 = 13,254.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,341.26x = 28,070.55 × 13,254.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,341.26x = 372,055,490.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,055,490.87/20,341.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,290.68

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