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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,598.32, 28,007.46 and 13,440.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,598.32, 28,007.46 and 13,440.24 is: 20,239.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,598.32 : 28,007.46 = 13,440.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,598.32/28,007.46 = 13,440.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,598.32x = 28,007.46 × 13,440.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,598.32x = 376,426,984.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,426,984.19/18,598.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,239.84

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