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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,833, 28,759.02 and 13,289.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,833, 28,759.02 and 13,289.68 is: 18,345.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,833 : 28,759.02 = 13,289.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,833/28,759.02 = 13,289.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,833x = 28,759.02 × 13,289.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,833x = 382,198,172.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,198,172.91/20,833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,345.81

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