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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,886.50, 28,296.95 and 13,252.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,886.50, 28,296.95 and 13,252.25 is: 19,855.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,886.50 : 28,296.95 = 13,252.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,886.50/28,296.95 = 13,252.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,886.50x = 28,296.95 × 13,252.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,886.50x = 374,998,255.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,998,255.64/18,886.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,855.36

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