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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,806.88, 28,713.49 and 13,367.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,806.88, 28,713.49 and 13,367.84 is: 18,447.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,806.88 : 28,713.49 = 13,367.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,806.88/28,713.49 = 13,367.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,806.88x = 28,713.49 × 13,367.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,806.88x = 383,837,163.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,837,163.17/20,806.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,447.61

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