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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,759.34, 28,114.38 and 13,805.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,759.34, 28,114.38 and 13,805.74 is: 20,690.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,759.34 : 28,114.38 = 13,805.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,759.34/28,114.38 = 13,805.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,759.34x = 28,114.38 × 13,805.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,759.34x = 388,139,820.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,139,820.54/18,759.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,690.48

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