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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,817.88, 28,231.56 and 13,282.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,817.88, 28,231.56 and 13,282.03 is: 19,926.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,817.88 : 28,231.56 = 13,282.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,817.88/28,231.56 = 13,282.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,817.88x = 28,231.56 × 13,282.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,817.88x = 374,972,539.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,972,539.99/18,817.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,926.40

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