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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,819.05, 28,722.22 and 13,264.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,819.05, 28,722.22 and 13,264.03 is: 18,299.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,819.05 : 28,722.22 = 13,264.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,819.05/28,722.22 = 13,264.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,819.05x = 28,722.22 × 13,264.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,819.05x = 380,972,440.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,972,440.23/20,819.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,299.22

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