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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,990.27, 28,457.69 and 13,440.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,990.27, 28,457.69 and 13,440.60 is: 20,141.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,990.27 : 28,457.69 = 13,440.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,990.27/28,457.69 = 13,440.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,990.27x = 28,457.69 × 13,440.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,990.27x = 382,488,361.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,488,361.01/18,990.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,141.28

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