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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,965.46, 28,425.15 and 13,420.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,965.46, 28,425.15 and 13,420.43 is: 20,114.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,965.46 : 28,425.15 = 13,420.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,965.46/28,425.15 = 13,420.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,965.46x = 28,425.15 × 13,420.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,965.46x = 381,477,593.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,477,593.69/18,965.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,114.33

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