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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,852.53, 28,283.45 and 13,316.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,852.53, 28,283.45 and 13,316.72 is: 19,978.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,852.53 : 28,283.45 = 13,316.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,852.53/28,283.45 = 13,316.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,852.53x = 28,283.45 × 13,316.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,852.53x = 376,642,576.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,642,576.28/18,852.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,978.36

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