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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,752.31, 28,141.83 and 13,834.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,752.31, 28,141.83 and 13,834.80 is: 20,762.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,752.31 : 28,141.83 = 13,834.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,752.31/28,141.83 = 13,834.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,752.31x = 28,141.83 × 13,834.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,752.31x = 389,336,589.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,336,589.68/18,752.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,762.06

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