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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,725.46, 28,064.84 and 12,044.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,725.46, 28,064.84 and 12,044.18 is: 18,051.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,725.46 : 28,064.84 = 12,044.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,725.46/28,064.84 = 12,044.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,725.46x = 28,064.84 × 12,044.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,725.46x = 338,017,784.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,017,784.09/18,725.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,051.24

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