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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,997, 28,502.22 and 13,793.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,997, 28,502.22 and 13,793.80 is: 20,695.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,997 : 28,502.22 = 13,793.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,997/28,502.22 = 13,793.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,997x = 28,502.22 × 13,793.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,997x = 393,153,922.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,153,922.24/18,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,695.58

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