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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,670.91, 28,013.65 and 8,810.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,670.91, 28,013.65 and 8,810.78 is: 13,219.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,670.91 : 28,013.65 = 8,810.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,670.91/28,013.65 = 8,810.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,670.91x = 28,013.65 × 8,810.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,670.91x = 246,821,945.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,821,945.05/18,670.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,219.60

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