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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,666.74, 28,000.18 and 12,805.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,666.74, 28,000.18 and 12,805.58 is: 19,208.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,666.74 : 28,000.18 = 12,805.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,666.74/28,000.18 = 12,805.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,666.74x = 28,000.18 × 12,805.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,666.74x = 358,558,545.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,558,545.00/18,666.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,208.42

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