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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,480.56, 28,271.89 and 13,770.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,480.56, 28,271.89 and 13,770.07 is: 19,008.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,480.56 : 28,271.89 = 13,770.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,480.56/28,271.89 = 13,770.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,480.56x = 28,271.89 × 13,770.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,480.56x = 389,305,869.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,305,869.91/20,480.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,008.56

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