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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,951.92, 28,404.83 and 13,406.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,951.92, 28,404.83 and 13,406.87 is: 20,093.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,951.92 : 28,404.83 = 13,406.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,951.92/28,404.83 = 13,406.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,951.92x = 28,404.83 × 13,406.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,951.92x = 380,819,732.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,819,732.52/18,951.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,093.99

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