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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,972.96, 28,436.40 and 13,427.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,972.96, 28,436.40 and 13,427.93 is: 20,125.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,972.96 : 28,436.40 = 13,427.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,972.96/28,436.40 = 13,427.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,972.96x = 28,436.40 × 13,427.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,972.96x = 381,841,846.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,841,846.47/18,972.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,125.58

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