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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,863.80, 28,271.40 and 13,663.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,863.80, 28,271.40 and 13,663.60 is: 20,477.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,863.80 : 28,271.40 = 13,663.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,863.80/28,271.40 = 13,663.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,863.80x = 28,271.40 × 13,663.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,863.80x = 386,289,101.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,289,101.04/18,863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,477.80

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