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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,812.40, 28,218.60 and 13,563.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,812.40, 28,218.60 and 13,563.60 is: 20,345.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,812.40 : 28,218.60 = 13,563.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,812.40/28,218.60 = 13,563.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,812.40x = 28,218.60 × 13,563.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,812.40x = 382,745,802.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,745,802.96/18,812.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,345.40

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