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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,845.39, 28,272.83 and 13,309.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,845.39, 28,272.83 and 13,309.58 is: 19,967.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,845.39 : 28,272.83 = 13,309.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,845.39/28,272.83 = 13,309.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,845.39x = 28,272.83 × 13,309.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,845.39x = 376,299,284.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,299,284.80/18,845.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,967.72

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