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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,751.20, 28,094.40 and 8,869.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,751.20, 28,094.40 and 8,869.20 is: 13,288.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,751.20 : 28,094.40 = 8,869.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,751.20/28,094.40 = 8,869.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,751.20x = 28,094.40 × 8,869.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,751.20x = 249,174,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,174,852.48/18,751.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,288.48

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