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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,987.63, 28,456.67 and 13,740.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,987.63, 28,456.67 and 13,740.31 is: 20,592.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,987.63 : 28,456.67 = 13,740.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,987.63/28,456.67 = 13,740.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,987.63x = 28,456.67 × 13,740.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,987.63x = 391,003,460.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,003,460.00/18,987.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,592.54

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