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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,750.62, 28,117.73 and 8,892.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,750.62, 28,117.73 and 8,892.72 is: 13,335.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,750.62 : 28,117.73 = 8,892.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,750.62/28,117.73 = 8,892.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,750.62x = 28,117.73 × 8,892.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,750.62x = 250,043,122.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,043,122.16/18,750.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,335.19

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