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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,945.72, 28,418.58 and 8,413.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,945.72, 28,418.58 and 8,413.27 is: 12,619.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,945.72 : 28,418.58 = 8,413.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,945.72/28,418.58 = 8,413.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,945.72x = 28,418.58 × 8,413.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,945.72x = 239,093,151.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,093,151.00/18,945.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,619.90

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