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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,721.99, 28,069.11 and 8,849.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,721.99, 28,069.11 and 8,849.74 is: 13,268.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,721.99 : 28,069.11 = 8,849.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,721.99/28,069.11 = 8,849.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,721.99x = 28,069.11 × 8,849.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,721.99x = 248,404,185.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,404,185.19/18,721.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,268.04

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