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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,376.24, 28,131.48 and 13,314.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,376.24, 28,131.48 and 13,314.48 is: 18,382.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,376.24 : 28,131.48 = 13,314.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,376.24/28,131.48 = 13,314.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,376.24x = 28,131.48 × 13,314.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,376.24x = 374,556,027.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,556,027.83/20,376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,382.00

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