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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,961.82, 28,419.66 and 13,416.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,961.82, 28,419.66 and 13,416.77 is: 20,108.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,961.82 : 28,419.66 = 13,416.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,961.82/28,419.66 = 13,416.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,961.82x = 28,419.66 × 13,416.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,961.82x = 381,299,899.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,299,899.60/18,961.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,108.83

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