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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,401.78, 28,160.40 and 13,329.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,401.78, 28,160.40 and 13,329.22 is: 18,398.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,401.78 : 28,160.40 = 13,329.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,401.78/28,160.40 = 13,329.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,401.78x = 28,160.40 × 13,329.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,401.78x = 375,356,166.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,356,166.89/20,401.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,398.21

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