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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,782.72, 28,162.76 and 12,932.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,782.72, 28,162.76 and 12,932.96 is: 19,391.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,782.72 : 28,162.76 = 12,932.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,782.72/28,162.76 = 12,932.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,782.72x = 28,162.76 × 12,932.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,782.72x = 364,227,848.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,227,848.57/18,782.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,391.65

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