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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,961.07, 28,418.54 and 13,416.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,961.07, 28,418.54 and 13,416.02 is: 20,107.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,961.07 : 28,418.54 = 13,416.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,961.07/28,418.54 = 13,416.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,961.07x = 28,418.54 × 13,416.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,961.07x = 381,263,491.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,263,491.84/18,961.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,107.70

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