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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,943.43, 28,415.28 and 8,410.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,943.43, 28,415.28 and 8,410.61 is: 12,615.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,943.43 : 28,415.28 = 8,410.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,943.43/28,415.28 = 8,410.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,943.43x = 28,415.28 × 8,410.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,943.43x = 238,989,838.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,989,838.12/18,943.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,615.98

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