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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,756.50, 28,643.97 and 13,304.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,756.50, 28,643.97 and 13,304.50 is: 18,360.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,756.50 : 28,643.97 = 13,304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,756.50/28,643.97 = 13,304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,756.50x = 28,643.97 × 13,304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,756.50x = 381,093,698.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,093,698.87/20,756.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,360.21

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