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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,670.44, 28,010.01 and 8,283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,670.44, 28,010.01 and 8,283 is: 12,426.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,670.44 : 28,010.01 = 8,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,670.44/28,010.01 = 8,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,670.44x = 28,010.01 × 8,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,670.44x = 232,006,912.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,006,912.83/18,670.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,426.43

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