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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,773.39, 28,196.54 and 13,823.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,773.39, 28,196.54 and 13,823.48 is: 20,762.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,773.39 : 28,196.54 = 13,823.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,773.39/28,196.54 = 13,823.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,773.39x = 28,196.54 × 13,823.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,773.39x = 389,774,306.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,774,306.76/18,773.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,762.06

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