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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,748.92, 28,137.06 and 13,831.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,748.92, 28,137.06 and 13,831.80 is: 20,757.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,748.92 : 28,137.06 = 13,831.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,748.92/28,137.06 = 13,831.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,748.92x = 28,137.06 × 13,831.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,748.92x = 389,186,186.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,186,186.51/18,748.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,757.79

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