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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,741.14, 28,133.31 and 12,856.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,741.14, 28,133.31 and 12,856.22 is: 19,299.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,741.14 : 28,133.31 = 12,856.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,741.14/28,133.31 = 12,856.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,741.14x = 28,133.31 × 12,856.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,741.14x = 361,688,022.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,688,022.69/18,741.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,299.15

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