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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,668.40, 28,007.55 and 8,133.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,668.40, 28,007.55 and 8,133.90 is: 12,203.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,668.40 : 28,007.55 = 8,133.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,668.40/28,007.55 = 8,133.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,668.40x = 28,007.55 × 8,133.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,668.40x = 227,810,610.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,810,610.95/18,668.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,203.01

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