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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,881.40, 28,289.70 and 12,304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,881.40, 28,289.70 and 12,304.20 is: 18,435.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,881.40 : 28,289.70 = 12,304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,881.40/28,289.70 = 12,304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,881.40x = 28,289.70 × 12,304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,881.40x = 348,082,126.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,082,126.74/18,881.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,435.19

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