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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,363.16, 28,114.92 and 13,195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,363.16, 28,114.92 and 13,195.20 is: 18,218.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,363.16 : 28,114.92 = 13,195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,363.16/28,114.92 = 13,195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,363.16x = 28,114.92 × 13,195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,363.16x = 370,981,992.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,981,992.38/20,363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,218.29

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