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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,674.28, 28,011.96 and 8,818.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,674.28, 28,011.96 and 8,818.20 is: 13,227.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,674.28 : 28,011.96 = 8,818.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,674.28/28,011.96 = 8,818.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,674.28x = 28,011.96 × 8,818.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,674.28x = 247,015,065.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,015,065.67/18,674.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,227.55

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