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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,847.69, 28,774.28 and 13,292.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,847.69, 28,774.28 and 13,292.28 is: 18,346.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,847.69 : 28,774.28 = 13,292.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,847.69/28,774.28 = 13,292.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,847.69x = 28,774.28 × 13,292.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,847.69x = 382,475,786.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,475,786.56/20,847.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,346.20

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