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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,766.72, 28,650.24 and 13,319.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,766.72, 28,650.24 and 13,319.04 is: 18,375.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,766.72 : 28,650.24 = 13,319.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,766.72/28,650.24 = 13,319.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,766.72x = 28,650.24 × 13,319.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,766.72x = 381,593,692.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,593,692.57/20,766.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,375.25

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