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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,786.53, 28,169.25 and 12,870.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,786.53, 28,169.25 and 12,870.10 is: 19,297.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,786.53 : 28,169.25 = 12,870.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,786.53/28,169.25 = 12,870.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,786.53x = 28,169.25 × 12,870.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,786.53x = 362,541,064.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,541,064.43/18,786.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,297.93

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