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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,744.94, 28,122.27 and 8,884

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,744.94, 28,122.27 and 8,884 is: 13,328.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,744.94 : 28,122.27 = 8,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,744.94/28,122.27 = 8,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,744.94x = 28,122.27 × 8,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,744.94x = 249,838,246.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,838,246.68/18,744.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,328.30

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