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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,997.56, 28,502.10 and 13,461.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,997.56, 28,502.10 and 13,461.63 is: 20,196.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,997.56 : 28,502.10 = 13,461.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,997.56/28,502.10 = 13,461.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,997.56x = 28,502.10 × 13,461.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,997.56x = 383,684,724.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,684,724.42/18,997.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,196.53

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