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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,674.40, 28,054.80 and 12,842.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,674.40, 28,054.80 and 12,842.40 is: 19,293.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,674.40 : 28,054.80 = 12,842.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,674.40/28,054.80 = 12,842.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,674.40x = 28,054.80 × 12,842.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,674.40x = 360,290,963.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,290,963.52/18,674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,293.31

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