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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,429.55, 28,185.44 and 13,360.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,429.55, 28,185.44 and 13,360.01 is: 18,432.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,429.55 : 28,185.44 = 13,360.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,429.55/28,185.44 = 13,360.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,429.55x = 28,185.44 × 13,360.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,429.55x = 376,557,552.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,557,552.53/20,429.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,432.00

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