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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,684.95, 28,027.33 and 8,009.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,684.95, 28,027.33 and 8,009.74 is: 12,014.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,684.95 : 28,027.33 = 8,009.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,684.95/28,027.33 = 8,009.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,684.95x = 28,027.33 × 8,009.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,684.95x = 224,491,626.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,491,626.19/18,684.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,014.57

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