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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,425.68, 28,180.04 and 13,356.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,425.68, 28,180.04 and 13,356.18 is: 18,426.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,425.68 : 28,180.04 = 13,356.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,425.68/28,180.04 = 13,356.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,425.68x = 28,180.04 × 13,356.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,425.68x = 376,377,545.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,377,545.75/20,425.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,426.69

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