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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,967.96, 28,420.80 and 13,394.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,967.96, 28,420.80 and 13,394.28 is: 20,069.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,967.96 : 28,420.80 = 13,394.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,967.96/28,420.80 = 13,394.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,967.96x = 28,420.80 × 13,394.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,967.96x = 380,676,153.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,676,153.02/18,967.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,069.43

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