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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,320, 28,051.39 and 13,525.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,320, 28,051.39 and 13,525.33 is: 18,671.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,320 : 28,051.39 = 13,525.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,320/28,051.39 = 13,525.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,320x = 28,051.39 × 13,525.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,320x = 379,404,306.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,404,306.71/20,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,671.47

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