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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,540.88, 28,333.37 and 13,467.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,540.88, 28,333.37 and 13,467.76 is: 18,576.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,540.88 : 28,333.37 = 13,467.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,540.88/28,333.37 = 13,467.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,540.88x = 28,333.37 × 13,467.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,540.88x = 381,587,027.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,587,027.15/20,540.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,576.96

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