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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,543.31, 28,363.64 and 13,481.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,543.31, 28,363.64 and 13,481.73 is: 18,613.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,543.31 : 28,363.64 = 13,481.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,543.31/28,363.64 = 13,481.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,543.31x = 28,363.64 × 13,481.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,543.31x = 382,390,868.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,390,868.89/20,543.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,613.89

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