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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,721.70, 28,070.55 and 8,848.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,721.70, 28,070.55 and 8,848.10 is: 13,266.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,721.70 : 28,070.55 = 8,848.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,721.70/28,070.55 = 8,848.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,721.70x = 28,070.55 × 8,848.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,721.70x = 248,371,033.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,371,033.46/18,721.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,266.48

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