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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,985.20, 28,477.80 and 12,748.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,985.20, 28,477.80 and 12,748.20 is: 19,122.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,985.20 : 28,477.80 = 12,748.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,985.20/28,477.80 = 12,748.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,985.20x = 28,477.80 × 12,748.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,985.20x = 363,040,689.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,040,689.96/18,985.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,122.30

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