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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,633.63, 28,491.86 and 13,093.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,633.63, 28,491.86 and 13,093.34 is: 18,079.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,633.63 : 28,491.86 = 13,093.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,633.63/28,491.86 = 13,093.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,633.63x = 28,491.86 × 13,093.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,633.63x = 373,053,544.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,053,544.75/20,633.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,079.88

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