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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,695.25, 28,048.95 and 13,078.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,695.25, 28,048.95 and 13,078.71 is: 19,622.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,695.25 : 28,048.95 = 13,078.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,695.25/28,048.95 = 13,078.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,695.25x = 28,048.95 × 13,078.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,695.25x = 366,844,082.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,844,082.85/18,695.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,622.31

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