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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,438.55, 28,197.90 and 13,369.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,438.55, 28,197.90 and 13,369.05 is: 18,444.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,438.55 : 28,197.90 = 13,369.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,438.55/28,197.90 = 13,369.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,438.55x = 28,197.90 × 13,369.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,438.55x = 376,979,135.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,979,135.00/20,438.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,444.51

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