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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,466.72, 28,274.24 and 13,750.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,466.72, 28,274.24 and 13,750.24 is: 18,995.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,466.72 : 28,274.24 = 13,750.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,466.72/28,274.24 = 13,750.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,466.72x = 28,274.24 × 13,750.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,466.72x = 388,777,585.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,777,585.82/20,466.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,995.60

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