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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,706.46, 28,035.08 and 8,848.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,706.46, 28,035.08 and 8,848.55 is: 13,261.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,706.46 : 28,035.08 = 8,848.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,706.46/28,035.08 = 8,848.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,706.46x = 28,035.08 × 8,848.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,706.46x = 248,069,866.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,069,866.16/18,706.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,261.19

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