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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,637.20, 28,468.68 and 13,070.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,637.20, 28,468.68 and 13,070.80 is: 18,030.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,637.20 : 28,468.68 = 13,070.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,637.20/28,468.68 = 13,070.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,637.20x = 28,468.68 × 13,070.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,637.20x = 372,108,422.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,108,422.54/20,637.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,030.95

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