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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,772.11, 28,663.02 and 13,112.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,772.11, 28,663.02 and 13,112.55 is: 18,093.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,772.11 : 28,663.02 = 13,112.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,772.11/28,663.02 = 13,112.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,772.11x = 28,663.02 × 13,112.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,772.11x = 375,845,282.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,845,282.90/20,772.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,093.74

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