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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,605.52, 28,423.42 and 13,153.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,605.52, 28,423.42 and 13,153.52 is: 18,144.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,605.52 : 28,423.42 = 13,153.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,605.52/28,423.42 = 13,153.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,605.52x = 28,423.42 × 13,153.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,605.52x = 373,867,881.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,867,881.32/20,605.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,144.07

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