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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,814.60, 28,254.30 and 13,306.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,814.60, 28,254.30 and 13,306.60 is: 19,982.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,814.60 : 28,254.30 = 13,306.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,814.60/28,254.30 = 13,306.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,814.60x = 28,254.30 × 13,306.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,814.60x = 375,968,668.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,968,668.38/18,814.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,982.81

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