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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,702.43, 28,029.99 and 8,169.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,702.43, 28,029.99 and 8,169.67 is: 12,244.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,702.43 : 28,029.99 = 8,169.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,702.43/28,029.99 = 8,169.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,702.43x = 28,029.99 × 8,169.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,702.43x = 228,995,667.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,995,667.69/18,702.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,244.17

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