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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,502.29, 28,298.44 and 13,350.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,502.29, 28,298.44 and 13,350.06 is: 18,426.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,502.29 : 28,298.44 = 13,350.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,502.29/28,298.44 = 13,350.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,502.29x = 28,298.44 × 13,350.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,502.29x = 377,785,771.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,785,771.46/20,502.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,426.52

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