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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,823.48, 28,236.96 and 13,436.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,823.48, 28,236.96 and 13,436.40 is: 20,155.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,823.48 : 28,236.96 = 13,436.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,823.48/28,236.96 = 13,436.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,823.48x = 28,236.96 × 13,436.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,823.48x = 379,402,948.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,402,948.16/18,823.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,155.84

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