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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,562.59, 28,380.87 and 13,018.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,562.59, 28,380.87 and 13,018.98 is: 17,969.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,562.59 : 28,380.87 = 13,018.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,562.59/28,380.87 = 13,018.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,562.59x = 28,380.87 × 13,018.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,562.59x = 369,490,085.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,490,085.34/20,562.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,969.04

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