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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,803.98, 28,201.32 and 8,276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,803.98, 28,201.32 and 8,276.64 is: 12,412.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,803.98 : 28,201.32 = 8,276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,803.98/28,201.32 = 8,276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,803.98x = 28,201.32 × 8,276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,803.98x = 233,412,173.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,412,173.16/18,803.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,412.91

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