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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,644.43, 28,493.84 and 13,571.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,644.43, 28,493.84 and 13,571.51 is: 18,731.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,644.43 : 28,493.84 = 13,571.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,644.43/28,493.84 = 13,571.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,644.43x = 28,493.84 × 13,571.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,644.43x = 386,704,325.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,704,325.96/20,644.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,731.66

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