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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,475.46, 28,245.09 and 13,681.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,475.46, 28,245.09 and 13,681.18 is: 18,872.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,475.46 : 28,245.09 = 13,681.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,475.46/28,245.09 = 13,681.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,475.46x = 28,245.09 × 13,681.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,475.46x = 386,426,160.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,426,160.41/20,475.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,872.65

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