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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,895.69, 28,353.26 and 13,744.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,895.69, 28,353.26 and 13,744.09 is: 20,623.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,895.69 : 28,353.26 = 13,744.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,895.69/28,353.26 = 13,744.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,895.69x = 28,353.26 × 13,744.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,895.69x = 389,689,757.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,689,757.23/18,895.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,623.21

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