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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,691.18, 28,550.43 and 13,033.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,691.18, 28,550.43 and 13,033.27 is: 17,983.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,691.18 : 28,550.43 = 13,033.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,691.18/28,550.43 = 13,033.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,691.18x = 28,550.43 × 13,033.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,691.18x = 372,105,387.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,105,387.21/20,691.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,983.76

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