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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,969.71, 28,436.90 and 8,434.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,969.71, 28,436.90 and 8,434.17 is: 12,643.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,969.71 : 28,436.90 = 8,434.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,969.71/28,436.90 = 8,434.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,969.71x = 28,436.90 × 8,434.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,969.71x = 239,841,606.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,841,606.70/18,969.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,643.40

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