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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,945.60, 28,901.44 and 13,881.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,945.60, 28,901.44 and 13,881.60 is: 19,154.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,945.60 : 28,901.44 = 13,881.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,945.60/28,901.44 = 13,881.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,945.60x = 28,901.44 × 13,881.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,945.60x = 401,198,229.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,198,229.50/20,945.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,154.30

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