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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,832.02, 28,257.31 and 13,320.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,832.02, 28,257.31 and 13,320.78 is: 19,987.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,832.02 : 28,257.31 = 13,320.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,832.02/28,257.31 = 13,320.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,832.02x = 28,257.31 × 13,320.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,832.02x = 376,409,409.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,409,409.90/18,832.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,987.73

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