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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,961.40, 28,458.30 and 8,447.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,961.40, 28,458.30 and 8,447.60 is: 12,678.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,961.40 : 28,458.30 = 8,447.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,961.40/28,458.30 = 8,447.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,961.40x = 28,458.30 × 8,447.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,961.40x = 240,404,335.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,404,335.08/18,961.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,678.62

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