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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,382.24, 28,139.76 and 13,320.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,382.24, 28,139.76 and 13,320.48 is: 18,390.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,382.24 : 28,139.76 = 13,320.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,382.24/28,139.76 = 13,320.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,382.24x = 28,139.76 × 13,320.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,382.24x = 374,835,110.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,835,110.28/20,382.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,390.28

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