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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,751.20, 28,126.80 and 12,846.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,751.20, 28,126.80 and 12,846.30 is: 19,269.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,751.20 : 28,126.80 = 12,846.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,751.20/28,126.80 = 12,846.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,751.20x = 28,126.80 × 12,846.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,751.20x = 361,325,310.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,325,310.84/18,751.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,269.45

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