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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,622.56, 28,445.04 and 13,167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,622.56, 28,445.04 and 13,167.20 is: 18,161.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,622.56 : 28,445.04 = 13,167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,622.56/28,445.04 = 13,167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,622.56x = 28,445.04 × 13,167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,622.56x = 374,541,530.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,541,530.69/20,622.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,161.74

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