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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,891.52, 28,304.44 and 13,257.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,891.52, 28,304.44 and 13,257.24 is: 19,862.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,891.52 : 28,304.44 = 13,257.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,891.52/28,304.44 = 13,257.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,891.52x = 28,304.44 × 13,257.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,891.52x = 375,238,754.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,238,754.15/18,891.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,862.81

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