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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,595.34, 28,424.60 and 13,042.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,595.34, 28,424.60 and 13,042.36 is: 18,000.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,595.34 : 28,424.60 = 13,042.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,595.34/28,424.60 = 13,042.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,595.34x = 28,424.60 × 13,042.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,595.34x = 370,723,866.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,723,866.06/20,595.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,000.38

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