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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,828.59, 28,210.98 and 12,499.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,828.59, 28,210.98 and 12,499.04 is: 18,727.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,828.59 : 28,210.98 = 12,499.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,828.59/28,210.98 = 12,499.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,828.59x = 28,210.98 × 12,499.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,828.59x = 352,610,237.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,610,237.99/18,828.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,727.39

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