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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,860.40, 28,295.46 and 13,324.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,860.40, 28,295.46 and 13,324.68 is: 19,990.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,860.40 : 28,295.46 = 13,324.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,860.40/28,295.46 = 13,324.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,860.40x = 28,295.46 × 13,324.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,860.40x = 377,027,949.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,027,949.95/18,860.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,990.45

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