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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,583.54, 28,394.85 and 13,017.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,583.54, 28,394.85 and 13,017.12 is: 17,957.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,583.54 : 28,394.85 = 13,017.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,583.54/28,394.85 = 13,017.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,583.54x = 28,394.85 × 13,017.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,583.54x = 369,619,169.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,619,169.83/20,583.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,957.03

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