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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,734.94, 28,112.13 and 13,583.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,734.94, 28,112.13 and 13,583.34 is: 20,382.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,734.94 : 28,112.13 = 13,583.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,734.94/28,112.13 = 13,583.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,734.94x = 28,112.13 × 13,583.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,734.94x = 381,856,619.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,856,619.91/18,734.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,382.06

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