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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,029.70, 27,652.23 and 13,324.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,029.70, 27,652.23 and 13,324.52 is: 18,395.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,029.70 : 27,652.23 = 13,324.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,029.70/27,652.23 = 13,324.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,029.70x = 27,652.23 × 13,324.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,029.70x = 368,452,553.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,452,553.42/20,029.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,395.32

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