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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,999.55, 28,505.09 and 13,463.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,999.55, 28,505.09 and 13,463.60 is: 20,199.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,999.55 : 28,505.09 = 13,463.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,999.55/28,505.09 = 13,463.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,999.55x = 28,505.09 × 13,463.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,999.55x = 383,781,062.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,781,062.41/18,999.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,199.49

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