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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,682.55, 28,008.57 and 8,693.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,682.55, 28,008.57 and 8,693.54 is: 13,033.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,682.55 : 28,008.57 = 8,693.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,682.55/28,008.57 = 8,693.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,682.55x = 28,008.57 × 8,693.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,682.55x = 243,493,623.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,493,623.64/18,682.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,033.21

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