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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,947.84, 28,426.95 and 8,275.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,947.84, 28,426.95 and 8,275.07 is: 12,414.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,947.84 : 28,426.95 = 8,275.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,947.84/28,426.95 = 8,275.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,947.84x = 28,426.95 × 8,275.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,947.84x = 235,235,072.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,235,072.20/18,947.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,414.88

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