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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,959.61, 28,416.36 and 13,414.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,959.61, 28,416.36 and 13,414.56 is: 20,105.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,959.61 : 28,416.36 = 13,414.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,959.61/28,416.36 = 13,414.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,959.61x = 28,416.36 × 13,414.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,959.61x = 381,192,966.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,192,966.20/18,959.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,105.53

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