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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,430.57, 28,203.84 and 13,635.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,430.57, 28,203.84 and 13,635.84 is: 18,823.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,430.57 : 28,203.84 = 13,635.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,430.57/28,203.84 = 13,635.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,430.57x = 28,203.84 × 13,635.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,430.57x = 384,583,049.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,583,049.63/20,430.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,823.90

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