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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,954.18, 28,446.76 and 13,412.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,954.18, 28,446.76 and 13,412.87 is: 20,130.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,954.18 : 28,446.76 = 13,412.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,954.18/28,446.76 = 13,412.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,954.18x = 28,446.76 × 13,412.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,954.18x = 381,552,693.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,552,693.80/18,954.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,130.27

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