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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,394.83, 28,160.80 and 13,228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,394.83, 28,160.80 and 13,228.16 is: 18,265.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,394.83 : 28,160.80 = 13,228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,394.83/28,160.80 = 13,228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,394.83x = 28,160.80 × 13,228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,394.83x = 372,515,394.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,515,394.25/20,394.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,265.19

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