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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,825.40, 28,266.90 and 13,007.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,825.40, 28,266.90 and 13,007.80 is: 19,531.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,825.40 : 28,266.90 = 13,007.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,825.40/28,266.90 = 13,007.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,825.40x = 28,266.90 × 13,007.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,825.40x = 367,690,181.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,690,181.82/18,825.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,531.60

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