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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,377.24, 28,132.86 and 13,315.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,377.24, 28,132.86 and 13,315.48 is: 18,383.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,377.24 : 28,132.86 = 13,315.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,377.24/28,132.86 = 13,315.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,377.24x = 28,132.86 × 13,315.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,377.24x = 374,602,534.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,602,534.67/20,377.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,383.38

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