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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,840.52, 28,741.18 and 13,774.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,840.52, 28,741.18 and 13,774.08 is: 18,995.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,840.52 : 28,741.18 = 13,774.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,840.52/28,741.18 = 13,774.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,840.52x = 28,741.18 × 13,774.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,840.52x = 395,883,312.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,883,312.61/20,840.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,995.85

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