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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,909.36, 28,341.36 and 13,354.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,909.36, 28,341.36 and 13,354.38 is: 20,015.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,909.36 : 28,341.36 = 13,354.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,909.36/28,341.36 = 13,354.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,909.36x = 28,341.36 × 13,354.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,909.36x = 378,481,291.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,481,291.16/18,909.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,015.55

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