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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,695.40, 28,043.10 and 8,853.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,695.40, 28,043.10 and 8,853.90 is: 13,280.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,695.40 : 28,043.10 = 8,853.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,695.40/28,043.10 = 8,853.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,695.40x = 28,043.10 × 8,853.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,695.40x = 248,290,803.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,290,803.09/18,695.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,280.85

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