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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,780.54, 28,176.30 and 8,389.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,780.54, 28,176.30 and 8,389.86 is: 12,587.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,780.54 : 28,176.30 = 8,389.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,780.54/28,176.30 = 8,389.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,780.54x = 28,176.30 × 8,389.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,780.54x = 236,395,212.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,395,212.32/18,780.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,587.24

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