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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,775.28, 28,669.92 and 13,323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,775.28, 28,669.92 and 13,323.28 is: 18,386.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,775.28 : 28,669.92 = 13,323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,775.28/28,669.92 = 13,323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,775.28x = 28,669.92 × 13,323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,775.28x = 381,977,371.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,977,371.74/20,775.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,386.15

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