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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,672.36, 28,004.62 and 8,277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,672.36, 28,004.62 and 8,277.48 is: 12,414.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,672.36 : 28,004.62 = 8,277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,672.36/28,004.62 = 8,277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,672.36x = 28,004.62 × 8,277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,672.36x = 231,807,681.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,807,681.96/18,672.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,414.48

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