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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,875.97, 28,323.47 and 13,364.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,875.97, 28,323.47 and 13,364.73 is: 20,053.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,875.97 : 28,323.47 = 13,364.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,875.97/28,323.47 = 13,364.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,875.97x = 28,323.47 × 13,364.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,875.97x = 378,535,562.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,535,562.62/18,875.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,053.83

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