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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,705.80, 28,058.64 and 12,844.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,705.80, 28,058.64 and 12,844.64 is: 19,266.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,705.80 : 28,058.64 = 12,844.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,705.80/28,058.64 = 12,844.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,705.80x = 28,058.64 × 12,844.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,705.80x = 360,403,129.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,403,129.69/18,705.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,266.92

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