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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,862.96, 28,284.72 and 12,948.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,862.96, 28,284.72 and 12,948.88 is: 19,416.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,862.96 : 28,284.72 = 12,948.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,862.96/28,284.72 = 12,948.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,862.96x = 28,284.72 × 12,948.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,862.96x = 366,255,445.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,255,445.11/18,862.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,416.65

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