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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,965.71, 28,425.52 and 13,420.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,965.71, 28,425.52 and 13,420.68 is: 20,114.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,965.71 : 28,425.52 = 13,420.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,965.71/28,425.52 = 13,420.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,965.71x = 28,425.52 × 13,420.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,965.71x = 381,489,807.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,489,807.75/18,965.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,114.71

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