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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,847.76, 28,774.35 and 13,292.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,847.76, 28,774.35 and 13,292.35 is: 18,346.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,847.76 : 28,774.35 = 13,292.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,847.76/28,774.35 = 13,292.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,847.76x = 28,774.35 × 13,292.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,847.76x = 382,478,659.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,478,659.29/20,847.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,346.27

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