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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,992.79, 28,494.95 and 13,456.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,992.79, 28,494.95 and 13,456.84 is: 20,189.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,992.79 : 28,494.95 = 13,456.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,992.79/28,494.95 = 13,456.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,992.79x = 28,494.95 × 13,456.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,992.79x = 383,451,982.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,451,982.96/18,992.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,189.34

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