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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,676.56, 28,019.00 and 8,148.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,676.56, 28,019.00 and 8,148.29 is: 12,224.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,676.56 : 28,019.00 = 8,148.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,676.56/28,019.00 = 8,148.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,676.56x = 28,019.00 × 8,148.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,676.56x = 228,306,756.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,306,756.67/18,676.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,224.24

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