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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,783.97, 28,176.64 and 12,846.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,783.97, 28,176.64 and 12,846.71 is: 19,270.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,783.97 : 28,176.64 = 12,846.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,783.97/28,176.64 = 12,846.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,783.97x = 28,176.64 × 12,846.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,783.97x = 361,977,161.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,977,161.18/18,783.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,270.54

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