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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,755.88, 28,102.58 and 13,197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,755.88, 28,102.58 and 13,197.55 is: 19,774.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,755.88 : 28,102.58 = 13,197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,755.88/28,102.58 = 13,197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,755.88x = 28,102.58 × 13,197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,755.88x = 370,885,064.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,885,064.17/18,755.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,774.34

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