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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,721.24, 28,081.86 and 12,860.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,721.24, 28,081.86 and 12,860.08 is: 19,290.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,721.24 : 28,081.86 = 12,860.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,721.24/28,081.86 = 12,860.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,721.24x = 28,081.86 × 12,860.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,721.24x = 361,134,966.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,134,966.15/18,721.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,290.12

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