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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,847.56, 28,238.94 and 13,290.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,847.56, 28,238.94 and 13,290.96 is: 19,913.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,847.56 : 28,238.94 = 13,290.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,847.56/28,238.94 = 13,290.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,847.56x = 28,238.94 × 13,290.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,847.56x = 375,322,621.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,322,621.98/18,847.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,913.59

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