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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,741.91, 28,626.62 and 13,188.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,741.91, 28,626.62 and 13,188.99 is: 18,202.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,741.91 : 28,626.62 = 13,188.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,741.91/28,626.62 = 13,188.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,741.91x = 28,626.62 × 13,188.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,741.91x = 377,556,204.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,556,204.91/20,741.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,202.58

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