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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,806.62, 28,210.48 and 8,271.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,806.62, 28,210.48 and 8,271.18 is: 12,407.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,806.62 : 28,210.48 = 8,271.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,806.62/28,210.48 = 8,271.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,806.62x = 28,210.48 × 8,271.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,806.62x = 233,333,837.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,333,837.59/18,806.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,407.01

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