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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,960.77, 28,427.77 and 8,425.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,960.77, 28,427.77 and 8,425.07 is: 12,631.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,960.77 : 28,427.77 = 8,425.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,960.77/28,427.77 = 8,425.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,960.77x = 28,427.77 × 8,425.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,960.77x = 239,505,952.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,505,952.19/18,960.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,631.66

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