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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,866.69, 28,226.86 and 13,613.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,866.69, 28,226.86 and 13,613.79 is: 20,367.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,866.69 : 28,226.86 = 13,613.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,866.69/28,226.86 = 13,613.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,866.69x = 28,226.86 × 13,613.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,866.69x = 384,274,510.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,274,510.36/18,866.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,367.89

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