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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,805.77, 28,213.31 and 13,269.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,805.77, 28,213.31 and 13,269.93 is: 19,908.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,805.77 : 28,213.31 = 13,269.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,805.77/28,213.31 = 13,269.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,805.77x = 28,213.31 × 13,269.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,805.77x = 374,388,576.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,388,576.14/18,805.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,908.18

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