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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,594.71, 28,423.73 and 13,041.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,594.71, 28,423.73 and 13,041.73 is: 17,999.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,594.71 : 28,423.73 = 13,041.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,594.71/28,423.73 = 13,041.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,594.71x = 28,423.73 × 13,041.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,594.71x = 370,694,573.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,694,573.80/20,594.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,999.51

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