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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,995.34, 28,488.96 and 13,432.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,995.34, 28,488.96 and 13,432.98 is: 20,146.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,995.34 : 28,488.96 = 13,432.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,995.34/28,488.96 = 13,432.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,995.34x = 28,488.96 × 13,432.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,995.34x = 382,691,629.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,691,629.90/18,995.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,146.61

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