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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,599.32, 28,008.97 and 13,441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,599.32, 28,008.97 and 13,441.24 is: 20,241.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,599.32 : 28,008.97 = 13,441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,599.32/28,008.97 = 13,441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,599.32x = 28,008.97 × 13,441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,599.32x = 376,475,287.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,475,287.92/18,599.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,241.35

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