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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,874.68, 28,312.02 and 8,474.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,874.68, 28,312.02 and 8,474.28 is: 12,711.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,874.68 : 28,312.02 = 8,474.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,874.68/28,312.02 = 8,474.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,874.68x = 28,312.02 × 8,474.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,874.68x = 239,923,984.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,923,984.85/18,874.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,711.42

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