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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,870.86, 28,306.92 and 8,482.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,870.86, 28,306.92 and 8,482.64 is: 12,724.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,870.86 : 28,306.92 = 8,482.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,870.86/28,306.92 = 8,482.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,870.86x = 28,306.92 × 8,482.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,870.86x = 240,117,411.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,117,411.87/18,870.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,724.24

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