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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,669.20, 28,003.80 and 13,128.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,669.20, 28,003.80 and 13,128.80 is: 19,693.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,669.20 : 28,003.80 = 13,128.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,669.20/28,003.80 = 13,128.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,669.20x = 28,003.80 × 13,128.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,669.20x = 367,656,289.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,656,289.44/18,669.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,693.20

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