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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,390.24, 28,150.80 and 13,328.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,390.24, 28,150.80 and 13,328.48 is: 18,401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,390.24 : 28,150.80 = 13,328.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,390.24/28,150.80 = 13,328.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,390.24x = 28,150.80 × 13,328.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,390.24x = 375,207,374.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,207,374.78/20,390.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,401.32

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