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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,920.79, 28,405.89 and 12,708.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,920.79, 28,405.89 and 12,708.50 is: 19,079.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,920.79 : 28,405.89 = 12,708.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,920.79/28,405.89 = 12,708.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,920.79x = 28,405.89 × 12,708.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,920.79x = 360,996,111.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,996,111.04/18,920.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,079.34

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