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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,996.87, 28,494.45 and 12,759.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,996.87, 28,494.45 and 12,759.51 is: 19,138.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,996.87 : 28,494.45 = 12,759.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,996.87/28,494.45 = 12,759.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,996.87x = 28,494.45 × 12,759.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,996.87x = 363,575,219.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,575,219.72/18,996.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,138.69

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