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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,481.81, 28,257.30 and 13,412.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,481.81, 28,257.30 and 13,412.13 is: 18,503.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,481.81 : 28,257.30 = 13,412.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,481.81/28,257.30 = 13,412.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,481.81x = 28,257.30 × 13,412.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,481.81x = 378,990,581.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,990,581.05/20,481.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,503.76

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