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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,764.72, 28,658.60 and 13,203.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,764.72, 28,658.60 and 13,203.17 is: 18,222.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,764.72 : 28,658.60 = 13,203.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,764.72/28,658.60 = 13,203.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,764.72x = 28,658.60 × 13,203.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,764.72x = 378,384,301.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,384,301.75/20,764.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,222.46

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