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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,681.24, 28,021.86 and 12,820.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,681.24, 28,021.86 and 12,820.08 is: 19,230.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,681.24 : 28,021.86 = 12,820.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,681.24/28,021.86 = 12,820.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,681.24x = 28,021.86 × 12,820.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,681.24x = 359,242,486.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,242,486.95/18,681.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,230.12

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