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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,549.36, 28,370.32 and 13,488.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,549.36, 28,370.32 and 13,488.16 is: 18,621.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,549.36 : 28,370.32 = 13,488.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,549.36/28,370.32 = 13,488.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,549.36x = 28,370.32 × 13,488.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,549.36x = 382,663,415.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,663,415.41/20,549.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,621.67

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