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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,905.87, 28,298.21 and 12,566.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,905.87, 28,298.21 and 12,566.21 is: 18,809.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,905.87 : 28,298.21 = 12,566.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,905.87/28,298.21 = 12,566.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,905.87x = 28,298.21 × 12,566.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,905.87x = 355,601,045.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,601,045.16/18,905.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,809.03

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