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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,796.81, 28,204.40 and 13,285.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,796.81, 28,204.40 and 13,285.57 is: 19,934.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,796.81 : 28,204.40 = 13,285.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,796.81/28,204.40 = 13,285.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,796.81x = 28,204.40 × 13,285.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,796.81x = 374,711,546.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,711,546.09/18,796.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,934.85

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