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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,446.72, 28,209.46 and 13,285.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,446.72, 28,209.46 and 13,285.64 is: 18,329.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,446.72 : 28,209.46 = 13,285.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,446.72/28,209.46 = 13,285.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,446.72x = 28,209.46 × 13,285.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,446.72x = 374,780,730.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,780,730.15/20,446.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,329.63

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