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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,973.80, 28,466.46 and 8,585.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,973.80, 28,466.46 and 8,585.64 is: 12,881.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,973.80 : 28,466.46 = 8,585.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,973.80/28,466.46 = 8,585.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,973.80x = 28,466.46 × 8,585.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,973.80x = 244,402,777.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,402,777.63/18,973.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,881.07

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