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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,946.40, 28,419.60 and 13,697.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,946.40, 28,419.60 and 13,697.60 is: 20,546.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,946.40 : 28,419.60 = 13,697.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,946.40/28,419.60 = 13,697.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,946.40x = 28,419.60 × 13,697.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,946.40x = 389,280,312.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,280,312.96/18,946.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,546.40

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