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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,872.13, 28,281.38 and 13,902.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,872.13, 28,281.38 and 13,902.69 is: 20,834.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,872.13 : 28,281.38 = 13,902.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,872.13/28,281.38 = 13,902.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,872.13x = 28,281.38 × 13,902.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,872.13x = 393,187,189.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,187,189.40/18,872.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,834.28

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