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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,690.35, 28,010.61 and 8,832.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,690.35, 28,010.61 and 8,832.24 is: 13,236.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,690.35 : 28,010.61 = 8,832.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,690.35/28,010.61 = 8,832.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,690.35x = 28,010.61 × 8,832.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,690.35x = 247,396,430.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,396,430.07/18,690.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,236.59

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