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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,687.98, 28,016.22 and 8,150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,687.98, 28,016.22 and 8,150.27 is: 12,218.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,687.98 : 28,016.22 = 8,150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,687.98/28,016.22 = 8,150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,687.98x = 28,016.22 × 8,150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,687.98x = 228,339,759.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,339,759.61/18,687.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,218.53

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