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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,897.48, 28,346.22 and 13,416.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,897.48, 28,346.22 and 13,416.99 is: 20,125.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,897.48 : 28,346.22 = 13,416.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,897.48/28,346.22 = 13,416.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,897.48x = 28,346.22 × 13,416.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,897.48x = 380,320,950.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,320,950.28/18,897.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,125.49

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