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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,961.84, 28,419.70 and 13,416.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,961.84, 28,419.70 and 13,416.80 is: 20,108.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,961.84 : 28,419.70 = 13,416.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,961.84/28,419.70 = 13,416.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,961.84x = 28,419.70 × 13,416.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,961.84x = 381,301,430.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,301,430.96/18,961.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,108.88

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