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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,786.40, 28,159.26 and 12,217.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,786.40, 28,159.26 and 12,217.30 is: 18,312.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,786.40 : 28,159.26 = 12,217.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,786.40/28,159.26 = 12,217.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,786.40x = 28,159.26 × 12,217.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,786.40x = 344,030,127.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,030,127.20/18,786.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,312.72

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