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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,982.40, 28,502.40 and 13,164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,982.40, 28,502.40 and 13,164.80 is: 19,767.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,982.40 : 28,502.40 = 13,164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,982.40/28,502.40 = 13,164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,982.40x = 28,502.40 × 13,164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,982.40x = 375,228,395.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,228,395.52/18,982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,767.17

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