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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,711.99, 28,068.12 and 12,850.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,711.99, 28,068.12 and 12,850.83 is: 19,276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,711.99 : 28,068.12 = 12,850.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,711.99/28,068.12 = 12,850.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,711.99x = 28,068.12 × 12,850.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,711.99x = 360,698,638.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,698,638.54/18,711.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,276.34

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