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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,993.72, 28,985.26 and 13,047.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,993.72, 28,985.26 and 13,047.80 is: 18,014.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,993.72 : 28,985.26 = 13,047.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,993.72/28,985.26 = 13,047.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,993.72x = 28,985.26 × 13,047.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,993.72x = 378,193,875.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,193,875.43/20,993.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,014.62

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