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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,903.87, 28,318.14 and 12,966.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,903.87, 28,318.14 and 12,966.21 is: 19,423.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,903.87 : 28,318.14 = 12,966.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,903.87/28,318.14 = 12,966.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,903.87x = 28,318.14 × 12,966.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,903.87x = 367,178,950.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,178,950.05/18,903.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,423.48

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