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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,354.86, 28,073.91 and 13,638.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,354.86, 28,073.91 and 13,638.34 is: 18,810.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,354.86 : 28,073.91 = 13,638.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,354.86/28,073.91 = 13,638.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,354.86x = 28,073.91 × 13,638.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,354.86x = 382,881,529.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,881,529.71/20,354.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,810.32

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