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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,555.46, 28,347.28 and 13,644.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,555.46, 28,347.28 and 13,644.40 is: 18,816.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,555.46 : 28,347.28 = 13,644.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,555.46/28,347.28 = 13,644.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,555.46x = 28,347.28 × 13,644.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,555.46x = 386,781,627.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,781,627.23/20,555.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,816.49

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