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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,446.17, 28,206.18 and 13,275.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,446.17, 28,206.18 and 13,275.54 is: 18,314.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,446.17 : 28,206.18 = 13,275.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,446.17/28,206.18 = 13,275.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,446.17x = 28,206.18 × 13,275.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,446.17x = 374,452,270.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,452,270.84/20,446.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,314.05

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