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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,752.52, 28,142.63 and 8,891.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,752.52, 28,142.63 and 8,891.83 is: 13,344.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,752.52 : 28,142.63 = 8,891.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,752.52/28,142.63 = 8,891.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,752.52x = 28,142.63 × 8,891.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,752.52x = 250,239,481.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,239,481.71/18,752.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,344.31

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