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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,970.84, 28,433.22 and 13,425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,970.84, 28,433.22 and 13,425.80 is: 20,122.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,970.84 : 28,433.22 = 13,425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,970.84/28,433.22 = 13,425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,970.84x = 28,433.22 × 13,425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,970.84x = 381,738,725.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,738,725.08/18,970.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,122.39

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