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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,920.68, 28,396.16 and 8,533.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,920.68, 28,396.16 and 8,533.24 is: 12,806.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,920.68 : 28,396.16 = 8,533.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,920.68/28,396.16 = 8,533.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,920.68x = 28,396.16 × 8,533.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,920.68x = 242,311,248.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,311,248.36/18,920.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,806.69

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