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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,945.16, 28,908.72 and 13,283.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,945.16, 28,908.72 and 13,283.46 is: 18,333.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,945.16 : 28,908.72 = 13,283.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,945.16/28,908.72 = 13,283.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,945.16x = 28,908.72 × 13,283.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,945.16x = 384,007,825.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,007,825.77/20,945.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,333.96

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