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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,870.54, 28,305.81 and 8,470.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,870.54, 28,305.81 and 8,470.14 is: 12,705.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,870.54 : 28,305.81 = 8,470.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,870.54/28,305.81 = 8,470.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,870.54x = 28,305.81 × 8,470.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,870.54x = 239,754,173.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,754,173.51/18,870.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,705.21

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