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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,806.73, 28,159.07 and 12,216.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,806.73, 28,159.07 and 12,216.57 is: 18,291.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,806.73 : 28,159.07 = 12,216.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,806.73/28,159.07 = 12,216.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,806.73x = 28,159.07 × 12,216.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,806.73x = 344,007,188.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,007,188.71/18,806.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,291.71

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