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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,760.59, 28,654.22 and 13,205.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,760.59, 28,654.22 and 13,205.45 is: 18,226.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,760.59 : 28,654.22 = 13,205.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,760.59/28,654.22 = 13,205.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,760.59x = 28,654.22 × 13,205.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,760.59x = 378,391,869.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,391,869.50/20,760.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,226.45

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