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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,695.70, 28,007.10 and 12,790.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,695.70, 28,007.10 and 12,790.80 is: 19,161.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,695.70 : 28,007.10 = 12,790.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,695.70/28,007.10 = 12,790.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,695.70x = 28,007.10 × 12,790.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,695.70x = 358,233,214.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,233,214.68/18,695.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,161.26

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