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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,696.67, 28,063.71 and 13,437.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,696.67, 28,063.71 and 13,437.85 is: 20,170.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,696.67 : 28,063.71 = 13,437.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,696.67/28,063.71 = 13,437.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,696.67x = 28,063.71 × 13,437.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,696.67x = 377,115,925.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,115,925.42/18,696.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,170.22

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