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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,985.52, 28,450.59 and 13,435.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,985.52, 28,450.59 and 13,435.85 is: 20,134.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,985.52 : 28,450.59 = 13,435.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,985.52/28,450.59 = 13,435.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,985.52x = 28,450.59 × 13,435.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,985.52x = 382,257,859.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,257,859.65/18,985.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,134.18

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