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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,942.78, 28,907.76 and 13,409.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,942.78, 28,907.76 and 13,409.40 is: 18,509.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,942.78 : 28,907.76 = 13,409.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,942.78/28,907.76 = 13,409.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,942.78x = 28,907.76 × 13,409.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,942.78x = 387,635,716.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,635,716.94/20,942.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,509.28

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