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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,354.61, 28,073.57 and 13,638.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,354.61, 28,073.57 and 13,638.09 is: 18,809.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,354.61 : 28,073.57 = 13,638.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,354.61/28,073.57 = 13,638.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,354.61x = 28,073.57 × 13,638.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,354.61x = 382,869,806.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,869,806.09/20,354.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,809.98

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