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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,501.08, 28,292.72 and 13,683.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,501.08, 28,292.72 and 13,683.41 is: 18,883.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,501.08 : 28,292.72 = 13,683.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,501.08/28,292.72 = 13,683.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,501.08x = 28,292.72 × 13,683.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,501.08x = 387,140,677.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,140,677.89/20,501.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,883.92

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