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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,290.14, 28,005.07 and 13,204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,290.14, 28,005.07 and 13,204.26 is: 18,224.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,290.14 : 28,005.07 = 13,204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,290.14/28,005.07 = 13,204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,290.14x = 28,005.07 × 13,204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,290.14x = 369,786,225.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,786,225.60/20,290.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,224.92

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