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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,942.20, 28,413.30 and 8,412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,942.20, 28,413.30 and 8,412.20 is: 12,618.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,942.20 : 28,413.30 = 8,412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,942.20/28,413.30 = 8,412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,942.20x = 28,413.30 × 8,412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,942.20x = 239,018,362.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,018,362.26/18,942.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,618.30

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