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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,706.72, 28,068.72 and 8,321.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,706.72, 28,068.72 and 8,321.44 is: 12,486.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,706.72 : 28,068.72 = 8,321.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,706.72/28,068.72 = 8,321.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,706.72x = 28,068.72 × 8,321.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,706.72x = 233,572,169.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,572,169.36/18,706.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,486.00

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