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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,986.99, 28,474.56 and 13,705.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,986.99, 28,474.56 and 13,705.38 is: 20,553.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,986.99 : 28,474.56 = 13,705.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,986.99/28,474.56 = 13,705.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,986.99x = 28,474.56 × 13,705.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,986.99x = 390,254,665.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,254,665.13/18,986.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,553.80

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