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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,805.05, 28,152.23 and 13,896.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,805.05, 28,152.23 and 13,896.59 is: 20,803.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,805.05 : 28,152.23 = 13,896.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,805.05/28,152.23 = 13,896.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,805.05x = 28,152.23 × 13,896.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,805.05x = 391,219,787.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,219,787.65/18,805.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,803.97

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