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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,975.61, 28,462.80 and 8,587.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,975.61, 28,462.80 and 8,587.36 is: 12,880.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,975.61 : 28,462.80 = 8,587.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,975.61/28,462.80 = 8,587.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,975.61x = 28,462.80 × 8,587.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,975.61x = 244,420,167.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,420,167.89/18,975.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,880.76

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