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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,460.41, 28,225.83 and 13,289.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,460.41, 28,225.83 and 13,289.82 is: 18,333.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,460.41 : 28,225.83 = 13,289.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,460.41/28,225.83 = 13,289.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,460.41x = 28,225.83 × 13,289.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,460.41x = 375,116,200.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,116,200.05/20,460.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,333.76

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