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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,716.40, 28,042.20 and 12,139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,716.40, 28,042.20 and 12,139.20 is: 18,187.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,716.40 : 28,042.20 = 12,139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,716.40/28,042.20 = 12,139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,716.40x = 28,042.20 × 12,139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,716.40x = 340,409,874.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,409,874.24/18,716.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,187.79

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