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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,676.96, 28,019.76 and 8,289.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,676.96, 28,019.76 and 8,289.52 is: 12,436.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,676.96 : 28,019.76 = 8,289.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,676.96/28,019.76 = 8,289.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,676.96x = 28,019.76 × 8,289.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,676.96x = 232,270,360.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,270,360.92/18,676.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,436.20

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