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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,717.40, 28,043.70 and 12,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,717.40, 28,043.70 and 12,140.20 is: 18,189.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,717.40 : 28,043.70 = 12,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,717.40/28,043.70 = 12,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,717.40x = 28,043.70 × 12,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,717.40x = 340,456,126.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,456,126.74/18,717.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,189.29

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