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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,667.02, 28,004.62 and 13,721.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,667.02, 28,004.62 and 13,721.66 is: 20,585.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,667.02 : 28,004.62 = 13,721.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,667.02/28,004.62 = 13,721.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,667.02x = 28,004.62 × 13,721.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,667.02x = 384,269,874.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,269,874.07/18,667.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,585.50

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