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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,674.96, 28,016.76 and 8,287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,674.96, 28,016.76 and 8,287.52 is: 12,433.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,674.96 : 28,016.76 = 8,287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,674.96/28,016.76 = 8,287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,674.96x = 28,016.76 × 8,287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,674.96x = 232,189,458.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,189,458.84/18,674.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,433.20

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