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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,874.86, 28,312.92 and 8,486.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,874.86, 28,312.92 and 8,486.64 is: 12,730.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,874.86 : 28,312.92 = 8,486.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,874.86/28,312.92 = 8,486.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,874.86x = 28,312.92 × 8,486.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,874.86x = 240,281,559.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,281,559.39/18,874.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,730.24

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