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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,999.40, 28,499.10 and 12,778.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,999.40, 28,499.10 and 12,778.60 is: 19,167.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,999.40 : 28,499.10 = 12,778.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,999.40/28,499.10 = 12,778.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,999.40x = 28,499.10 × 12,778.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,999.40x = 364,178,599.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,178,599.26/18,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,167.90

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