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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,866.64, 28,805.44 and 13,323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,866.64, 28,805.44 and 13,323.20 is: 18,392.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,866.64 : 28,805.44 = 13,323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,866.64/28,805.44 = 13,323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,866.64x = 28,805.44 × 13,323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,866.64x = 383,780,638.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,780,638.21/20,866.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,392.07

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