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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,547, 28,343.52 and 13,820.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,547, 28,343.52 and 13,820.76 is: 19,065.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,547 : 28,343.52 = 13,820.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,547/28,343.52 = 13,820.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,547x = 28,343.52 × 13,820.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,547x = 391,728,987.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,728,987.48/20,547
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,065.02

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