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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,725.40, 28,055.70 and 12,148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,725.40, 28,055.70 and 12,148.20 is: 18,201.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,725.40 : 28,055.70 = 12,148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,725.40/28,055.70 = 12,148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,725.40x = 28,055.70 × 12,148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,725.40x = 340,826,254.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,826,254.74/18,725.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,201.28

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