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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,710.01, 28,064.23 and 8,711.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,710.01, 28,064.23 and 8,711.33 is: 13,066.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,710.01 : 28,064.23 = 8,711.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,710.01/28,064.23 = 8,711.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,710.01x = 28,064.23 × 8,711.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,710.01x = 244,476,606.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,476,606.63/18,710.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,066.62

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