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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,946.56, 28,348.56 and 13,114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,946.56, 28,348.56 and 13,114.56 is: 19,622.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,946.56 : 28,348.56 = 13,114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,946.56/28,348.56 = 13,114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,946.56x = 28,348.56 × 13,114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,946.56x = 371,778,891.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,778,891.03/18,946.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,622.50

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