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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,980.80, 28,456.46 and 12,303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,980.80, 28,456.46 and 12,303.20 is: 18,445.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,980.80 : 28,456.46 = 12,303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,980.80/28,456.46 = 12,303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,980.80x = 28,456.46 × 12,303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,980.80x = 350,105,518.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,105,518.67/18,980.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,445.25

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