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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,813, 28,722.06 and 13,361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,813, 28,722.06 and 13,361 is: 18,438.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,813 : 28,722.06 = 13,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,813/28,722.06 = 13,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,813x = 28,722.06 × 13,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,813x = 383,755,443.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,755,443.66/20,813
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,438.26

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