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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,391.56, 28,144.19 and 13,305.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,391.56, 28,144.19 and 13,305.68 is: 18,364.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,391.56 : 28,144.19 = 13,305.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,391.56/28,144.19 = 13,305.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,391.56x = 28,144.19 × 13,305.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,391.56x = 374,477,584.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,477,584.08/20,391.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,364.34

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