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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,295.36, 30,443.04 and 13,368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,295.36, 30,443.04 and 13,368.24 is: 20,052.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,295.36 : 30,443.04 = 13,368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,295.36/30,443.04 = 13,368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,295.36x = 30,443.04 × 13,368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,295.36x = 406,969,865.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,969,865.05/20,295.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,052.36

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