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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,405.73, 28,152.68 and 13,336.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,405.73, 28,152.68 and 13,336.26 is: 18,399.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,405.73 : 28,152.68 = 13,336.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,405.73/28,152.68 = 13,336.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,405.73x = 28,152.68 × 13,336.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,405.73x = 375,451,460.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,451,460.18/20,405.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,399.32

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