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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,699.88, 28,021.44 and 13,745.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,699.88, 28,021.44 and 13,745.92 is: 20,598.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,699.88 : 28,021.44 = 13,745.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,699.88/28,021.44 = 13,745.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,699.88x = 28,021.44 × 13,745.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,699.88x = 385,180,472.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,180,472.52/18,699.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,598.02

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