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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,342.26, 28,071.93 and 13,255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,342.26, 28,071.93 and 13,255.30 is: 18,292.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,342.26 : 28,071.93 = 13,255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,342.26/28,071.93 = 13,255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,342.26x = 28,071.93 × 13,255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,342.26x = 372,101,853.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,101,853.73/20,342.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,292.06

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