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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,028.12, 27,639.59 and 13,302.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,028.12, 27,639.59 and 13,302.15 is: 18,357.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,028.12 : 27,639.59 = 13,302.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,028.12/27,639.59 = 13,302.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,028.12x = 27,639.59 × 13,302.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,028.12x = 367,665,905.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,665,905.61/20,028.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,357.48

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