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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,358.41, 28,098.29 and 13,284.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,358.41, 28,098.29 and 13,284.68 is: 18,335.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,358.41 : 28,098.29 = 13,284.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,358.41/28,098.29 = 13,284.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,358.41x = 28,098.29 × 13,284.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,358.41x = 373,276,683.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,276,683.92/20,358.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,335.26

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