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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,960.44, 28,456.14 and 13,419.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,960.44, 28,456.14 and 13,419.15 is: 20,139.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,960.44 : 28,456.14 = 13,419.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,960.44/28,456.14 = 13,419.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,960.44x = 28,456.14 × 13,419.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,960.44x = 381,857,211.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,857,211.08/18,960.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,139.69

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