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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,468.52, 28,246.08 and 13,394.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,468.52, 28,246.08 and 13,394.80 is: 18,484.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,468.52 : 28,246.08 = 13,394.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,468.52/28,246.08 = 13,394.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,468.52x = 28,246.08 × 13,394.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,468.52x = 378,350,592.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,350,592.38/20,468.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,484.51

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