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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,666.99, 28,494.04 and 13,386.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,666.99, 28,494.04 and 13,386.23 is: 18,455.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,666.99 : 28,494.04 = 13,386.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,666.99/28,494.04 = 13,386.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,666.99x = 28,494.04 × 13,386.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,666.99x = 381,427,732.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,427,732.31/20,666.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,455.89

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