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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,730.67, 28,103.70 and 8,867.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,730.67, 28,103.70 and 8,867.30 is: 13,304.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,730.67 : 28,103.70 = 8,867.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,730.67/28,103.70 = 8,867.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,730.67x = 28,103.70 × 8,867.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,730.67x = 249,203,939.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,203,939.01/18,730.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,304.59

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