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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,628, 20,322.73 and 13,503.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,628, 20,322.73 and 13,503.44 is: 20,136.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,628 : 20,322.73 = 13,503.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,628/20,322.73 = 13,503.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,628x = 20,322.73 × 13,503.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,628x = 274,426,765.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,426,765.19/13,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,136.98

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