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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,514.18, 28,290.78 and 13,444.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,514.18, 28,290.78 and 13,444.50 is: 18,541.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,514.18 : 28,290.78 = 13,444.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,514.18/28,290.78 = 13,444.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,514.18x = 28,290.78 × 13,444.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,514.18x = 380,355,391.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,355,391.71/20,514.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,541.10

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