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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,432.07, 28,205.91 and 13,637.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,432.07, 28,205.91 and 13,637.34 is: 18,825.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,432.07 : 28,205.91 = 13,637.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,432.07/28,205.91 = 13,637.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,432.07x = 28,205.91 × 13,637.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,432.07x = 384,653,584.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,653,584.68/20,432.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,825.97

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