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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,680.62, 28,523.98 and 13,120.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,680.62, 28,523.98 and 13,120.44 is: 18,096.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,680.62 : 28,523.98 = 13,120.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,680.62/28,523.98 = 13,120.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,680.62x = 28,523.98 × 13,120.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,680.62x = 374,247,168.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,247,168.15/20,680.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,096.52

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