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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,676.99, 28,015.49 and 12,815.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,676.99, 28,015.49 and 12,815.83 is: 19,223.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,676.99 : 28,015.49 = 12,815.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,676.99/28,015.49 = 12,815.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,676.99x = 28,015.49 × 12,815.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,676.99x = 359,041,757.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,041,757.21/18,676.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,223.75

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