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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,730.80, 28,023.30 and 12,169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,730.80, 28,023.30 and 12,169.80 is: 18,207.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,730.80 : 28,023.30 = 12,169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,730.80/28,023.30 = 12,169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,730.80x = 28,023.30 × 12,169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,730.80x = 341,037,956.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,037,956.34/18,730.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,207.34

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