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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,688.80, 28,008.60 and 13,735.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,688.80, 28,008.60 and 13,735.20 is: 20,584.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,688.80 : 28,008.60 = 13,735.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,688.80/28,008.60 = 13,735.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,688.80x = 28,008.60 × 13,735.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,688.80x = 384,703,722.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,703,722.72/18,688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,584.72

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