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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,522.57, 28,326.51 and 13,370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,522.57, 28,326.51 and 13,370.32 is: 18,454.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,522.57 : 28,326.51 = 13,370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,522.57/28,326.51 = 13,370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,522.57x = 28,326.51 × 13,370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,522.57x = 378,734,379.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,734,379.25/20,522.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,454.53

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