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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,887.51, 28,298.45 and 13,253.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,887.51, 28,298.45 and 13,253.24 is: 19,856.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,887.51 : 28,298.45 = 13,253.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,887.51/28,298.45 = 13,253.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,887.51x = 28,298.45 × 13,253.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,887.51x = 375,046,083.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,046,083.21/18,887.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,856.83

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