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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,983.70, 28,475.55 and 12,762.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,983.70, 28,475.55 and 12,762.90 is: 19,144.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,983.70 : 28,475.55 = 12,762.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,983.70/28,475.55 = 12,762.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,983.70x = 28,475.55 × 12,762.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,983.70x = 363,430,597.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,430,597.10/18,983.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,144.35

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