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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,956.65, 28,411.90 and 13,411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,956.65, 28,411.90 and 13,411.60 is: 20,101.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,956.65 : 28,411.90 = 13,411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,956.65/28,411.90 = 13,411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,956.65x = 28,411.90 × 13,411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,956.65x = 381,049,038.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,049,038.04/18,956.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,101.07

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