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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,947.88, 28,446.48 and 12,735.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,947.88, 28,446.48 and 12,735.54 is: 19,119.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,947.88 : 28,446.48 = 12,735.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,947.88/28,446.48 = 12,735.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,947.88x = 28,446.48 × 12,735.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,947.88x = 362,281,283.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,281,283.90/18,947.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,119.88

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