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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,568.96, 28,389.12 and 13,121.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,568.96, 28,389.12 and 13,121.28 is: 18,109.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,568.96 : 28,389.12 = 13,121.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,568.96/28,389.12 = 13,121.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,568.96x = 28,389.12 × 13,121.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,568.96x = 372,501,592.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,501,592.47/20,568.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,109.89

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