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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,670.59, 28,007.78 and 8,807.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,670.59, 28,007.78 and 8,807.22 is: 13,211.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,670.59 : 28,007.78 = 8,807.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,670.59/28,007.78 = 8,807.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,670.59x = 28,007.78 × 8,807.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,670.59x = 246,670,636.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,670,636.14/18,670.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,211.72

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