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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,545.32, 28,369.84 and 13,004.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,545.32, 28,369.84 and 13,004.96 is: 17,957.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,545.32 : 28,369.84 = 13,004.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,545.32/28,369.84 = 13,004.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,545.32x = 28,369.84 × 13,004.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,545.32x = 368,948,634.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,948,634.41/20,545.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,957.79

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