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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,056.28, 27,682.31 and 13,342.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,056.28, 27,682.31 and 13,342.19 is: 18,415.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,056.28 : 27,682.31 = 13,342.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,056.28/27,682.31 = 13,342.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,056.28x = 27,682.31 × 13,342.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,056.28x = 369,342,459.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,342,459.55/20,056.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,415.31

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