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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,727.74, 28,108.89 and 13,107.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,727.74, 28,108.89 and 13,107.42 is: 19,673.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,727.74 : 28,108.89 = 13,107.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,727.74/28,108.89 = 13,107.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,727.74x = 28,108.89 × 13,107.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,727.74x = 368,435,026.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,435,026.96/18,727.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,673.22

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