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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,961.20, 28,383.44 and 12,373.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,961.20, 28,383.44 and 12,373.20 is: 18,521.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,961.20 : 28,383.44 = 12,373.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,961.20/28,383.44 = 12,373.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,961.20x = 28,383.44 × 12,373.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,961.20x = 351,193,979.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,193,979.81/18,961.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,521.72

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