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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,759.96, 28,640.58 and 13,204.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,759.96, 28,640.58 and 13,204.28 is: 18,216.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,759.96 : 28,640.58 = 13,204.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,759.96/28,640.58 = 13,204.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,759.96x = 28,640.58 × 13,204.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,759.96x = 378,178,237.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,178,237.68/20,759.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,216.71

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