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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,797.89, 28,704.03 and 13,241.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,797.89, 28,704.03 and 13,241.82 is: 18,275.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,797.89 : 28,704.03 = 13,241.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,797.89/28,704.03 = 13,241.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,797.89x = 28,704.03 × 13,241.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,797.89x = 380,093,598.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,093,598.53/20,797.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,275.58

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