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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,862.63, 28,267.12 and 13,893.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,862.63, 28,267.12 and 13,893.19 is: 20,820.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,862.63 : 28,267.12 = 13,893.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,862.63/28,267.12 = 13,893.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,862.63x = 28,267.12 × 13,893.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,862.63x = 392,720,468.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,720,468.91/18,862.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,820.03

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