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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,784.42, 28,190.84 and 12,847.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,784.42, 28,190.84 and 12,847.12 is: 19,280.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,784.42 : 28,190.84 = 12,847.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,784.42/28,190.84 = 12,847.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,784.42x = 28,190.84 × 12,847.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,784.42x = 362,171,104.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,171,104.38/18,784.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,280.40

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