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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,828.52, 28,252.06 and 13,317.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,828.52, 28,252.06 and 13,317.28 is: 19,982.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,828.52 : 28,252.06 = 13,317.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,828.52/28,252.06 = 13,317.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,828.52x = 28,252.06 × 13,317.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,828.52x = 376,240,593.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,240,593.60/18,828.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,982.48

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