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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,563.56, 28,369.50 and 13,007.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,563.56, 28,369.50 and 13,007.04 is: 17,944.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,563.56 : 28,369.50 = 13,007.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,563.56/28,369.50 = 13,007.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,563.56x = 28,369.50 × 13,007.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,563.56x = 369,003,221.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,003,221.28/20,563.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,944.52

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