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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,981.70, 28,472.55 and 13,441.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,981.70, 28,472.55 and 13,441.30 is: 20,161.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,981.70 : 28,472.55 = 13,441.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,981.70/28,472.55 = 13,441.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,981.70x = 28,472.55 × 13,441.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,981.70x = 382,708,086.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,708,086.32/18,981.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,161.95

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