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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,805.60, 28,228.92 and 13,859.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,805.60, 28,228.92 and 13,859.92 is: 20,805.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,805.60 : 28,228.92 = 13,859.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,805.60/28,228.92 = 13,859.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,805.60x = 28,228.92 × 13,859.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,805.60x = 391,250,572.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,250,572.89/18,805.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,805.00

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