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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,874.63, 28,285.08 and 13,905.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,874.63, 28,285.08 and 13,905.19 is: 20,837.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,874.63 : 28,285.08 = 13,905.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,874.63/28,285.08 = 13,905.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,874.63x = 28,285.08 × 13,905.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,874.63x = 393,309,411.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,309,411.57/18,874.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,837.99

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