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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,809.94, 28,227.13 and 8,146.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,809.94, 28,227.13 and 8,146.71 is: 12,225.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,809.94 : 28,227.13 = 8,146.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,809.94/28,227.13 = 8,146.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,809.94x = 28,227.13 × 8,146.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,809.94x = 229,958,267.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,958,267.70/18,809.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,225.36

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