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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,830.46, 28,211.26 and 8,816.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,830.46, 28,211.26 and 8,816.83 is: 13,209.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,830.46 : 28,211.26 = 8,816.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,830.46/28,211.26 = 8,816.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,830.46x = 28,211.26 × 8,816.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,830.46x = 248,733,861.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,733,861.46/18,830.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,209.13

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