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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,736.44, 28,114.38 and 13,584.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,736.44, 28,114.38 and 13,584.84 is: 20,384.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,736.44 : 28,114.38 = 13,584.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,736.44/28,114.38 = 13,584.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,736.44x = 28,114.38 × 13,584.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,736.44x = 381,929,354.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,929,354.00/18,736.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,384.31

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