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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,958.57, 28,414.79 and 13,413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,958.57, 28,414.79 and 13,413.52 is: 20,103.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,958.57 : 28,414.79 = 13,413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,958.57/28,414.79 = 13,413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,958.57x = 28,414.79 × 13,413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,958.57x = 381,142,144.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,142,144.82/18,958.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,103.96

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