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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,806.55, 28,154.48 and 13,898.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,806.55, 28,154.48 and 13,898.09 is: 20,806.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,806.55 : 28,154.48 = 13,898.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,806.55/28,154.48 = 13,898.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,806.55x = 28,154.48 × 13,898.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,806.55x = 391,293,286.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,293,286.68/18,806.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,806.22

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