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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,808.32, 28,152.96 and 13,235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,808.32, 28,152.96 and 13,235.84 is: 19,811.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,808.32 : 28,152.96 = 13,235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,808.32/28,152.96 = 13,235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,808.32x = 28,152.96 × 13,235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,808.32x = 372,628,074.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,628,074.09/18,808.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,811.87

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