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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,992.01, 28,472.75 and 13,051.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,992.01, 28,472.75 and 13,051.29 is: 19,566.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,992.01 : 28,472.75 = 13,051.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,992.01/28,472.75 = 13,051.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,992.01x = 28,472.75 × 13,051.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,992.01x = 371,606,052.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,606,052.09/18,992.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,566.44

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