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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,792.28, 28,696.59 and 13,241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,792.28, 28,696.59 and 13,241.92 is: 18,275.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,792.28 : 28,696.59 = 13,241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,792.28/28,696.59 = 13,241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,792.28x = 28,696.59 × 13,241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,792.28x = 379,997,949.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,997,949.05/20,792.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,275.92

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