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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,905.40, 28,368.90 and 13,066.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,905.40, 28,368.90 and 13,066.20 is: 19,606.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,905.40 : 28,368.90 = 13,066.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,905.40/28,368.90 = 13,066.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,905.40x = 28,368.90 × 13,066.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,905.40x = 370,673,721.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,673,721.18/18,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,606.76

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