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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,956.32, 28,411.41 and 13,411.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,956.32, 28,411.41 and 13,411.26 is: 20,100.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,956.32 : 28,411.41 = 13,411.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,956.32/28,411.41 = 13,411.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,956.32x = 28,411.41 × 13,411.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,956.32x = 381,032,768.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,032,768.98/18,956.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,100.57

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