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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,940.40, 28,421.40 and 13,101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,940.40, 28,421.40 and 13,101.20 is: 19,659.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,940.40 : 28,421.40 = 13,101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,940.40/28,421.40 = 13,101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,940.40x = 28,421.40 × 13,101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,940.40x = 372,354,445.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,354,445.68/18,940.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,659.27

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