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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,830.71, 28,211.63 and 8,817.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,830.71, 28,211.63 and 8,817.08 is: 13,209.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,830.71 : 28,211.63 = 8,817.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,830.71/28,211.63 = 8,817.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,830.71x = 28,211.63 × 8,817.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,830.71x = 248,744,198.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,744,198.64/18,830.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,209.50

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