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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,462.65, 28,228.92 and 13,292.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,462.65, 28,228.92 and 13,292.08 is: 18,336.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,462.65 : 28,228.92 = 13,292.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,462.65/28,228.92 = 13,292.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,462.65x = 28,228.92 × 13,292.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,462.65x = 375,221,062.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,221,062.95/20,462.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,336.88

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