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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,406.08, 28,151.11 and 13,684.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,406.08, 28,151.11 and 13,684.70 is: 18,878.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,406.08 : 28,151.11 = 13,684.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,406.08/28,151.11 = 13,684.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,406.08x = 28,151.11 × 13,684.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,406.08x = 385,239,582.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,239,582.50/20,406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,878.66

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