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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,729.72, 28,108.44 and 12,794.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,729.72, 28,108.44 and 12,794.04 is: 19,200.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,729.72 : 28,108.44 = 12,794.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,729.72/28,108.44 = 12,794.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,729.72x = 28,108.44 × 12,794.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,729.72x = 359,620,505.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,620,505.70/18,729.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,200.53

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