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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,514.24, 28,321.97 and 13,452.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,514.24, 28,321.97 and 13,452.95 is: 18,573.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,514.24 : 28,321.97 = 13,452.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,514.24/28,321.97 = 13,452.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,514.24x = 28,321.97 × 13,452.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,514.24x = 381,014,049.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,014,049.85/20,514.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,573.15

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