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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,879.62, 28,264.05 and 13,237.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,879.62, 28,264.05 and 13,237.73 is: 19,817.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,879.62 : 28,264.05 = 13,237.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,879.62/28,264.05 = 13,237.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,879.62x = 28,264.05 × 13,237.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,879.62x = 374,151,721.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,151,721.29/18,879.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,817.76

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