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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,911.20, 28,366.80 and 13,006.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,911.20, 28,366.80 and 13,006.30 is: 19,509.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,911.20 : 28,366.80 = 13,006.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,911.20/28,366.80 = 13,006.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,911.20x = 28,366.80 × 13,006.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,911.20x = 368,947,110.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,947,110.84/18,911.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,509.45

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