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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,445.17, 28,204.80 and 13,274.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,445.17, 28,204.80 and 13,274.54 is: 18,312.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,445.17 : 28,204.80 = 13,274.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,445.17/28,204.80 = 13,274.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,445.17x = 28,204.80 × 13,274.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,445.17x = 374,405,604.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,405,604.77/20,445.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,312.67

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