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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,728.19, 28,609.53 and 13,173.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,728.19, 28,609.53 and 13,173.05 is: 18,181.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,728.19 : 28,609.53 = 13,173.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,728.19/28,609.53 = 13,173.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,728.19x = 28,609.53 × 13,173.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,728.19x = 376,874,791.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,874,791.29/20,728.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,181.75

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