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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,439.70, 28,199.55 and 13,365.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,439.70, 28,199.55 and 13,365.70 is: 18,439.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,439.70 : 28,199.55 = 13,365.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,439.70/28,199.55 = 13,365.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,439.70x = 28,199.55 × 13,365.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,439.70x = 376,906,725.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,906,725.44/20,439.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,439.93

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