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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,535.93, 28,354.46 and 13,482.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,535.93, 28,354.46 and 13,482.86 is: 18,616.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,535.93 : 28,354.46 = 13,482.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,535.93/28,354.46 = 13,482.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,535.93x = 28,354.46 × 13,482.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,535.93x = 382,299,005.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,299,005.37/20,535.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,616.10

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