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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,480.81, 28,272.24 and 13,770.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,480.81, 28,272.24 and 13,770.32 is: 19,008.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,480.81 : 28,272.24 = 13,770.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,480.81/28,272.24 = 13,770.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,480.81x = 28,272.24 × 13,770.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,480.81x = 389,317,723.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,317,723.07/20,480.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,008.90

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