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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,388.78, 28,118.10 and 13,211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,388.78, 28,118.10 and 13,211.40 is: 18,219.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,388.78 : 28,118.10 = 13,211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,388.78/28,118.10 = 13,211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,388.78x = 28,118.10 × 13,211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,388.78x = 371,479,466.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,479,466.34/20,388.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,219.80

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