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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,396.24, 28,120.52 and 13,213.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,396.24, 28,120.52 and 13,213.36 is: 18,217.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,396.24 : 28,120.52 = 13,213.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,396.24/28,120.52 = 13,213.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,396.24x = 28,120.52 × 13,213.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,396.24x = 371,566,554.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,566,554.15/20,396.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,217.40

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