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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,676.72, 28,015.20 and 12,815.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,676.72, 28,015.20 and 12,815.60 is: 19,223.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,676.72 : 28,015.20 = 12,815.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,676.72/28,015.20 = 12,815.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,676.72x = 28,015.20 × 12,815.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,676.72x = 359,031,597.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,031,597.12/18,676.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,223.48

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