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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,495.38, 28,289.50 and 13,325.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,495.38, 28,289.50 and 13,325.41 is: 18,392.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,495.38 : 28,289.50 = 13,325.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,495.38/28,289.50 = 13,325.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,495.38x = 28,289.50 × 13,325.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,495.38x = 376,969,263.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,969,263.20/20,495.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,392.89

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