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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,821.52, 28,241.55 and 13,310.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,821.52, 28,241.55 and 13,310.28 is: 19,971.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,821.52 : 28,241.55 = 13,310.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,821.52/28,241.55 = 13,310.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,821.52x = 28,241.55 × 13,310.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,821.52x = 375,902,938.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,902,938.13/18,821.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,971.98

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