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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,713.92, 28,084.74 and 8,856.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,713.92, 28,084.74 and 8,856.22 is: 13,290.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,713.92 : 28,084.74 = 8,856.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,713.92/28,084.74 = 8,856.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,713.92x = 28,084.74 × 8,856.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,713.92x = 248,724,636.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,724,636.08/18,713.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,290.89

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