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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,805.70, 28,208.55 and 13,265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,805.70, 28,208.55 and 13,265.30 is: 19,897.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,805.70 : 28,208.55 = 13,265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,805.70/28,208.55 = 13,265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,805.70x = 28,208.55 × 13,265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,805.70x = 374,194,878.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,194,878.32/18,805.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,897.95

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