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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,480.16, 30,746.48 and 13,935.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,480.16, 30,746.48 and 13,935.52 is: 20,921.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,480.16 : 30,746.48 = 13,935.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,480.16/30,746.48 = 13,935.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,480.16x = 30,746.48 × 13,935.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,480.16x = 428,468,186.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,468,186.97/20,480.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,921.13

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