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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,983.72, 28,459.37 and 13,419.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,983.72, 28,459.37 and 13,419.56 is: 20,117.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,983.72 : 28,459.37 = 13,419.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,983.72/28,459.37 = 13,419.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,983.72x = 28,459.37 × 13,419.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,983.72x = 381,912,223.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,912,223.28/18,983.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,117.88

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