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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,992.77, 28,968.30 and 13,335.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,992.77, 28,968.30 and 13,335.44 is: 18,401.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,992.77 : 28,968.30 = 13,335.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,992.77/28,968.30 = 13,335.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,992.77x = 28,968.30 × 13,335.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,992.77x = 386,304,881.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,304,881.71/20,992.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,401.81

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