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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,371.73, 28,118.88 and 13,201.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,371.73, 28,118.88 and 13,201.41 is: 18,221.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,371.73 : 28,118.88 = 13,201.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,371.73/28,118.88 = 13,201.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,371.73x = 28,118.88 × 13,201.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,371.73x = 371,208,811.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,208,811.11/20,371.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,221.76

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