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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,816.02, 28,233.30 and 13,304.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,816.02, 28,233.30 and 13,304.78 is: 19,963.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,816.02 : 28,233.30 = 13,304.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,816.02/28,233.30 = 13,304.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,816.02x = 28,233.30 × 13,304.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,816.02x = 375,637,845.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,637,845.17/18,816.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,963.72

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