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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,954.34, 28,416.83 and 12,704.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,954.34, 28,416.83 and 12,704.34 is: 19,046.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,954.34 : 28,416.83 = 12,704.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,954.34/28,416.83 = 12,704.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,954.34x = 28,416.83 × 12,704.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,954.34x = 361,017,070.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,017,070.04/18,954.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,046.67

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