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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,668.74, 28,003.18 and 12,807.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,668.74, 28,003.18 and 12,807.58 is: 19,211.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,668.74 : 28,003.18 = 12,807.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,668.74/28,003.18 = 12,807.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,668.74x = 28,003.18 × 12,807.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,668.74x = 358,652,968.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,652,968.10/18,668.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,211.42

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