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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,682.80, 28,024.20 and 13,045.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,682.80, 28,024.20 and 13,045.20 is: 19,567.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,682.80 : 28,024.20 = 13,045.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,682.80/28,024.20 = 13,045.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,682.80x = 28,024.20 × 13,045.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,682.80x = 365,581,293.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,581,293.84/18,682.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,567.80

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