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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,699.76, 28,009.44 and 8,824.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,699.76, 28,009.44 and 8,824.24 is: 13,217.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,699.76 : 28,009.44 = 8,824.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,699.76/28,009.44 = 8,824.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,699.76x = 28,009.44 × 8,824.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,699.76x = 247,162,020.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,162,020.83/18,699.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,217.39

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