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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,971.27, 28,941.30 and 13,016.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,971.27, 28,941.30 and 13,016.05 is: 17,962.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,971.27 : 28,941.30 = 13,016.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,971.27/28,941.30 = 13,016.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,971.27x = 28,941.30 × 13,016.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,971.27x = 376,701,407.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,701,407.87/20,971.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,962.74

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