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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,692.34, 28,013.60 and 8,834.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,692.34, 28,013.60 and 8,834.24 is: 13,239.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,692.34 : 28,013.60 = 8,834.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,692.34/28,013.60 = 8,834.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,692.34x = 28,013.60 × 8,834.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,692.34x = 247,478,865.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,478,865.66/18,692.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,239.59

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