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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,741.60, 28,144.80 and 13,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,741.60, 28,144.80 and 13,233.60 is: 19,873.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,741.60 : 28,144.80 = 13,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,741.60/28,144.80 = 13,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,741.60x = 28,144.80 × 13,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,741.60x = 372,457,025.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,457,025.28/18,741.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,873.28

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