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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,823.56, 28,228.64 and 13,542.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,823.56, 28,228.64 and 13,542.64 is: 20,309.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,823.56 : 28,228.64 = 13,542.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,823.56/28,228.64 = 13,542.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,823.56x = 28,228.64 × 13,542.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,823.56x = 382,290,309.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,290,309.21/18,823.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,309.14

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