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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,425.77, 28,161.47 and 13,242.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,425.77, 28,161.47 and 13,242.96 is: 18,258.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,425.77 : 28,161.47 = 13,242.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,425.77/28,161.47 = 13,242.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,425.77x = 28,161.47 × 13,242.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,425.77x = 372,941,253.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,941,253.86/20,425.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,258.37

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