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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,805.32, 28,148.46 and 13,232.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,805.32, 28,148.46 and 13,232.84 is: 19,807.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,805.32 : 28,148.46 = 13,232.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,805.32/28,148.46 = 13,232.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,805.32x = 28,148.46 × 13,232.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,805.32x = 372,484,067.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,484,067.43/18,805.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,807.38

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