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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,978.80, 28,453.46 and 12,301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,978.80, 28,453.46 and 12,301.20 is: 18,442.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,978.80 : 28,453.46 = 12,301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,978.80/28,453.46 = 12,301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,978.80x = 28,453.46 × 12,301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,978.80x = 350,011,702.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,011,702.15/18,978.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,442.25

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