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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,381.29, 28,107.76 and 13,203.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,381.29, 28,107.76 and 13,203.91 is: 18,209.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,381.29 : 28,107.76 = 13,203.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,381.29/28,107.76 = 13,203.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,381.29x = 28,107.76 × 13,203.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,381.29x = 371,132,360.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,132,360.22/20,381.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,209.47

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