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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,910.62, 28,244.48 and 13,700.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,910.62, 28,244.48 and 13,700.70 is: 20,463.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,910.62 : 28,244.48 = 13,700.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,910.62/28,244.48 = 13,700.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,910.62x = 28,244.48 × 13,700.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,910.62x = 386,969,078.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,969,078.63/18,910.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,463.06

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