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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,601.54, 28,419.66 and 13,035.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,601.54, 28,419.66 and 13,035.12 is: 17,981.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,601.54 : 28,419.66 = 13,035.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,601.54/28,419.66 = 13,035.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,601.54x = 28,419.66 × 13,035.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,601.54x = 370,453,678.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,453,678.46/20,601.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,981.84

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