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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,871.92, 28,307.88 and 8,471.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,871.92, 28,307.88 and 8,471.52 is: 12,707.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,871.92 : 28,307.88 = 8,471.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,871.92/28,307.88 = 8,471.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,871.92x = 28,307.88 × 8,471.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,871.92x = 239,810,771.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,810,771.58/18,871.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,707.28

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