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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,702.99, 28,062.72 and 8,849.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,702.99, 28,062.72 and 8,849.34 is: 13,277.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,702.99 : 28,062.72 = 8,849.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,702.99/28,062.72 = 8,849.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,702.99x = 28,062.72 × 8,849.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,702.99x = 248,336,550.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,336,550.60/18,702.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,277.91

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