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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,364.76, 28,102.98 and 13,277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,364.76, 28,102.98 and 13,277.80 is: 18,323.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,364.76 : 28,102.98 = 13,277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,364.76/28,102.98 = 13,277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,364.76x = 28,102.98 × 13,277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,364.76x = 373,145,747.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,145,747.84/20,364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,323.11

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