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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,866.19, 28,226.10 and 13,613.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,866.19, 28,226.10 and 13,613.29 is: 20,367.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,866.19 : 28,226.10 = 13,613.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,866.19/28,226.10 = 13,613.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,866.19x = 28,226.10 × 13,613.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,866.19x = 384,250,084.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,250,084.87/18,866.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,367.13

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