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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,379.82, 28,126.50 and 13,573.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,379.82, 28,126.50 and 13,573.47 is: 18,732.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,379.82 : 28,126.50 = 13,573.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,379.82/28,126.50 = 13,573.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,379.82x = 28,126.50 × 13,573.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,379.82x = 381,774,099.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,774,099.71/20,379.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,732.95

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