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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,703.40, 28,022.70 and 12,126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,703.40, 28,022.70 and 12,126.20 is: 18,168.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,703.40 : 28,022.70 = 12,126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,703.40/28,022.70 = 12,126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,703.40x = 28,022.70 × 12,126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,703.40x = 339,808,864.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,808,864.74/18,703.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,168.29

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