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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,865.76, 28,298.90 and 8,189.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,865.76, 28,298.90 and 8,189.69 is: 12,284.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,865.76 : 28,298.90 = 8,189.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,865.76/28,298.90 = 8,189.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,865.76x = 28,298.90 × 8,189.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,865.76x = 231,759,248.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,759,248.14/18,865.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,284.65

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