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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,729.95, 28,108.76 and 8,869.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,729.95, 28,108.76 and 8,869.21 is: 13,310.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,729.95 : 28,108.76 = 8,869.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,729.95/28,108.76 = 8,869.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,729.95x = 28,108.76 × 8,869.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,729.95x = 249,302,538.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,302,538.77/18,729.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,310.37

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