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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,711.52, 28,600.80 and 13,272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,711.52, 28,600.80 and 13,272.48 is: 18,328.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,711.52 : 28,600.80 = 13,272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,711.52/28,600.80 = 13,272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,711.52x = 28,600.80 × 13,272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,711.52x = 379,603,545.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,603,545.98/20,711.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,328.14

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