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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,994.06, 28,496.85 and 13,458.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,994.06, 28,496.85 and 13,458.07 is: 20,191.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,994.06 : 28,496.85 = 13,458.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,994.06/28,496.85 = 13,458.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,994.06x = 28,496.85 × 13,458.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,994.06x = 383,512,602.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,512,602.08/18,994.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,191.19

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