Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,849.54, 28,274.31 and 8,454
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 18,849.54, 28,274.31 and 8,454 is: 12,681
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,849.54 : 28,274.31 = 8,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,849.54/28,274.31 = 8,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,849.54x = 28,274.31 × 8,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,849.54x = 239,031,016.74 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 239,031,016.74/18,849.54 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,681
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