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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,728.84, 18,989.92 and 12,039.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,728.84, 18,989.92 and 12,039.94 is: 17,962.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,728.84 : 18,989.92 = 12,039.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,728.84/18,989.92 = 12,039.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,728.84x = 18,989.92 × 12,039.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,728.84x = 228,637,497.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,637,497.40/12,728.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,962.16

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