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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,675.06, 28,016.75 and 8,146.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,675.06, 28,016.75 and 8,146.79 is: 12,221.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,675.06 : 28,016.75 = 8,146.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,675.06/28,016.75 = 8,146.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,675.06x = 28,016.75 × 8,146.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,675.06x = 228,246,397.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,246,397.91/18,675.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,221.99

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