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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,593.83, 28,422.53 and 13,040.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,593.83, 28,422.53 and 13,040.85 is: 17,998.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,593.83 : 28,422.53 = 13,040.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,593.83/28,422.53 = 13,040.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,593.83x = 28,422.53 × 13,040.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,593.83x = 370,653,956.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,653,956.20/20,593.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,998.30

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