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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,983.59, 28,459.17 and 13,419.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,983.59, 28,459.17 and 13,419.43 is: 20,117.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,983.59 : 28,459.17 = 13,419.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,983.59/28,459.17 = 13,419.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,983.59x = 28,459.17 × 13,419.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,983.59x = 381,905,768.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,905,768.53/18,983.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,117.68

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