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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,460.39, 28,236.51 and 13,642.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,460.39, 28,236.51 and 13,642.65 is: 18,827.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,460.39 : 28,236.51 = 13,642.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,460.39/28,236.51 = 13,642.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,460.39x = 28,236.51 × 13,642.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,460.39x = 385,220,823.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,220,823.15/20,460.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,827.64

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