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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,997.54, 28,502.08 and 13,461.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,997.54, 28,502.08 and 13,461.59 is: 20,196.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,997.54 : 28,502.08 = 13,461.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,997.54/28,502.08 = 13,461.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,997.54x = 28,502.08 × 13,461.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,997.54x = 383,683,352.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,683,352.71/18,997.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,196.48

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