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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,502.32, 28,297.80 and 13,424.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,502.32, 28,297.80 and 13,424.63 is: 18,529.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,502.32 : 28,297.80 = 13,424.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,502.32/28,297.80 = 13,424.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,502.32x = 28,297.80 × 13,424.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,502.32x = 379,887,353.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,887,353.33/20,502.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,529.00

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