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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,812.54, 28,224.30 and 8,421.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,812.54, 28,224.30 and 8,421.86 is: 12,635.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,812.54 : 28,224.30 = 8,421.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,812.54/28,224.30 = 8,421.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,812.54x = 28,224.30 × 8,421.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,812.54x = 237,701,103.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,701,103.20/18,812.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,635.25

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