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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,335.68, 28,067.92 and 13,249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,335.68, 28,067.92 and 13,249.76 is: 18,287.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,335.68 : 28,067.92 = 13,249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,335.68/28,067.92 = 13,249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,335.68x = 28,067.92 × 13,249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,335.68x = 371,893,203.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,893,203.70/20,335.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,287.72

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