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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,819.26, 28,233.63 and 13,283.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,819.26, 28,233.63 and 13,283.42 is: 19,928.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,819.26 : 28,233.63 = 13,283.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,819.26/28,233.63 = 13,283.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,819.26x = 28,233.63 × 13,283.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,819.26x = 375,039,024.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,039,024.25/18,819.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,928.47

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