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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,700.62, 28,053.09 and 8,700.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,700.62, 28,053.09 and 8,700.18 is: 13,051.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,700.62 : 28,053.09 = 8,700.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,700.62/28,053.09 = 8,700.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,700.62x = 28,053.09 × 8,700.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,700.62x = 244,066,932.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,066,932.56/18,700.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,051.27

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