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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,671.40, 28,007.10 and 8,829.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,671.40, 28,007.10 and 8,829.90 is: 13,244.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,671.40 : 28,007.10 = 8,829.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,671.40/28,007.10 = 8,829.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,671.40x = 28,007.10 × 8,829.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,671.40x = 247,299,892.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,299,892.29/18,671.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,244.85

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