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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,995.33, 28,972.46 and 13,037.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,995.33, 28,972.46 and 13,037.38 is: 17,990.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,995.33 : 28,972.46 = 13,037.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,995.33/28,972.46 = 13,037.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,995.33x = 28,972.46 × 13,037.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,995.33x = 377,724,869.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,724,869.15/20,995.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,990.90

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