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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,929.40, 28,394.25 and 12,396.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,929.40, 28,394.25 and 12,396.95 is: 18,595.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,929.40 : 28,394.25 = 12,396.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,929.40/28,394.25 = 12,396.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,929.40x = 28,394.25 × 12,396.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,929.40x = 352,002,015.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,002,015.56/18,929.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,595.52

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