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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,422.32, 28,180.68 and 13,706.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,422.32, 28,180.68 and 13,706.58 is: 18,913.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,422.32 : 28,180.68 = 13,706.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,422.32/28,180.68 = 13,706.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,422.32x = 28,180.68 × 13,706.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,422.32x = 386,260,744.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,260,744.87/20,422.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,913.66

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