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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,811.80, 28,226.88 and 13,300.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,811.80, 28,226.88 and 13,300.56 is: 19,957.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,811.80 : 28,226.88 = 13,300.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,811.80/28,226.88 = 13,300.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,811.80x = 28,226.88 × 13,300.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,811.80x = 375,433,311.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,433,311.05/18,811.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,957.33

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