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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,916.72, 28,370.51 and 8,380.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,916.72, 28,370.51 and 8,380.91 is: 12,569.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,916.72 : 28,370.51 = 8,380.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,916.72/28,370.51 = 8,380.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,916.72x = 28,370.51 × 8,380.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,916.72x = 237,770,751.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,770,751.41/18,916.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,569.35

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