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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,753.93, 28,240.11 and 13,857.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,753.93, 28,240.11 and 13,857.75 is: 20,867.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,753.93 : 28,240.11 = 13,857.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,753.93/28,240.11 = 13,857.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,753.93x = 28,240.11 × 13,857.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,753.93x = 391,344,384.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,344,384.35/18,753.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,867.33

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