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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,288.14, 28,002.31 and 13,202.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,288.14, 28,002.31 and 13,202.26 is: 18,222.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,288.14 : 28,002.31 = 13,202.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,288.14/28,002.31 = 13,202.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,288.14x = 28,002.31 × 13,202.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,288.14x = 369,693,777.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,693,777.22/20,288.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,222.16

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