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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,628.52, 27,905.30 and 8,619.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,628.52, 27,905.30 and 8,619.17 is: 12,911.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,628.52 : 27,905.30 = 8,619.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,628.52/27,905.30 = 8,619.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,628.52x = 27,905.30 × 8,619.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,628.52x = 240,520,481.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,520,481.51/18,628.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,911.41

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