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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,961.90, 28,442.58 and 8,573.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,961.90, 28,442.58 and 8,573.65 is: 12,860.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,961.90 : 28,442.58 = 8,573.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,961.90/28,442.58 = 8,573.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,961.90x = 28,442.58 × 8,573.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,961.90x = 243,856,726.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,856,726.02/18,961.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,860.35

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