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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,954.33, 28,372.33 and 13,962.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,954.33, 28,372.33 and 13,962.33 is: 20,899.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,954.33 : 28,372.33 = 13,962.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,954.33/28,372.33 = 13,962.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,954.33x = 28,372.33 × 13,962.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,954.33x = 396,143,728.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,143,728.49/18,954.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,899.91

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