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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,573.76, 28,381.44 and 13,499.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,573.76, 28,381.44 and 13,499.20 is: 18,622.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,573.76 : 28,381.44 = 13,499.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,573.76/28,381.44 = 13,499.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,573.76x = 28,381.44 × 13,499.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,573.76x = 383,126,734.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,126,734.85/20,573.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,622.11

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