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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,860.63, 28,253.58 and 12,922.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,860.63, 28,253.58 and 12,922.92 is: 19,358.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,860.63 : 28,253.58 = 12,922.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,860.63/28,253.58 = 12,922.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,860.63x = 28,253.58 × 12,922.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,860.63x = 365,118,689.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,118,689.44/18,860.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,358.78

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