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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,338.89, 28,068.89 and 13,265.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,338.89, 28,068.89 and 13,265.16 is: 18,306.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,338.89 : 28,068.89 = 13,265.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,338.89/28,068.89 = 13,265.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,338.89x = 28,068.89 × 13,265.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,338.89x = 372,338,316.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,338,316.87/20,338.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,306.72

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