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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,540.14, 28,332.34 and 13,467.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,540.14, 28,332.34 and 13,467.02 is: 18,575.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,540.14 : 28,332.34 = 13,467.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,540.14/28,332.34 = 13,467.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,540.14x = 28,332.34 × 13,467.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,540.14x = 381,552,189.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,552,189.43/20,540.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,575.93

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