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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,392.80, 28,143.36 and 13,338.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,392.80, 28,143.36 and 13,338.24 is: 18,407.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,392.80 : 28,143.36 = 13,338.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,392.80/28,143.36 = 13,338.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,392.80x = 28,143.36 × 13,338.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,392.80x = 375,382,890.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,382,890.09/20,392.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,407.62

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