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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,371.69, 28,118.91 and 13,299.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,371.69, 28,118.91 and 13,299.18 is: 18,356.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,371.69 : 28,118.91 = 13,299.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,371.69/28,118.91 = 13,299.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,371.69x = 28,118.91 × 13,299.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,371.69x = 373,958,445.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,958,445.49/20,371.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,356.77

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