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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,846.60, 28,277.64 and 8,311.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,846.60, 28,277.64 and 8,311.20 is: 12,470.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,846.60 : 28,277.64 = 8,311.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,846.60/28,277.64 = 8,311.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,846.60x = 28,277.64 × 8,311.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,846.60x = 235,021,121.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,021,121.57/18,846.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,470.21

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