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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,887.01, 28,297.70 and 13,252.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,887.01, 28,297.70 and 13,252.74 is: 19,856.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,887.01 : 28,297.70 = 13,252.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,887.01/28,297.70 = 13,252.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,887.01x = 28,297.70 × 13,252.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,887.01x = 375,021,994.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,021,994.43/18,887.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,856.08

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