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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,714.60, 28,071.90 and 8,873.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,714.60, 28,071.90 and 8,873.10 is: 13,309.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,714.60 : 28,071.90 = 8,873.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,714.60/28,071.90 = 8,873.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,714.60x = 28,071.90 × 8,873.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,714.60x = 249,084,775.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,084,775.89/18,714.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,309.65

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