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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,990.24, 28,469.76 and 12,333.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,990.24, 28,469.76 and 12,333.60 is: 18,490.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,990.24 : 28,469.76 = 12,333.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,990.24/28,469.76 = 12,333.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,990.24x = 28,469.76 × 12,333.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,990.24x = 351,134,631.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,134,631.94/18,990.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,490.27

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