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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,960.77, 28,441.31 and 12,428.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,960.77, 28,441.31 and 12,428.32 is: 18,642.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,960.77 : 28,441.31 = 12,428.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,960.77/28,441.31 = 12,428.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,960.77x = 28,441.31 × 12,428.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,960.77x = 353,477,701.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,477,701.90/18,960.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,642.58

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