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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,837.94, 28,256.92 and 13,676.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,837.94, 28,256.92 and 13,676.62 is: 20,514.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,837.94 : 28,256.92 = 13,676.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,837.94/28,256.92 = 13,676.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,837.94x = 28,256.92 × 13,676.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,837.94x = 386,459,157.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,459,157.21/18,837.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,514.94

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