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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,809.86, 28,219.49 and 13,274.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,809.86, 28,219.49 and 13,274.01 is: 19,914.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,809.86 : 28,219.49 = 13,274.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,809.86/28,219.49 = 13,274.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,809.86x = 28,219.49 × 13,274.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,809.86x = 374,585,584.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,585,584.99/18,809.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,914.33

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