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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,901.60, 28,352.40 and 12,996.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,901.60, 28,352.40 and 12,996.70 is: 19,495.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,901.60 : 28,352.40 = 12,996.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,901.60/28,352.40 = 12,996.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,901.60x = 28,352.40 × 12,996.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,901.60x = 368,487,637.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,487,637.08/18,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,495.05

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