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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,882.40, 28,334.40 and 13,043.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,882.40, 28,334.40 and 13,043.20 is: 19,572.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,882.40 : 28,334.40 = 13,043.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,882.40/28,334.40 = 13,043.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,882.40x = 28,334.40 × 13,043.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,882.40x = 369,571,246.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,571,246.08/18,882.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,572.26

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