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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,991.06, 28,492.35 and 13,455.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,991.06, 28,492.35 and 13,455.12 is: 20,186.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,991.06 : 28,492.35 = 13,455.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,991.06/28,492.35 = 13,455.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,991.06x = 28,492.35 × 13,455.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,991.06x = 383,367,988.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,367,988.33/18,991.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,186.76

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