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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,864.16, 28,286.52 and 8,467

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,864.16, 28,286.52 and 8,467 is: 12,696.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,864.16 : 28,286.52 = 8,467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,864.16/28,286.52 = 8,467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,864.16x = 28,286.52 × 8,467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,864.16x = 239,501,964.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,501,964.84/18,864.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,696.14

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